Foodies rejoice! If you're in Mudgee to experience the best flavours and skills of what our chefs…read morecan do, you'll be remiss not to have visited Gai at Blacklea Vineyard for one of her Alfresco weekend lunches. Do try and pre-book, so she has an idea of numbers and can let you know of availability. Multiple courses, each small enough to savour the quality of ingredients and attention to detail, elevate this offering from what might be expected of a small town's eatery. ** A little secret is that her son, Nathan White, is a well-known chef and holds the occasional Masterclass in the Blacklea kitchens **. At the cellar door, Bernard produces and sells excellent wines, olives, oils and various dressings to enhance the dishes that you may make at home. Both the restaurant and cellar door have expansive views over the surrounds of Mudgee, and can make for a relaxing extended stop for those travelling to Hill End, Bathurst or elsewhere in the region.

Had lunch here on Saturday 6th June 2015. Drove along a winding dirt road not far from the heart of…read moreMudgee to this fabulous place. Lowes is very popular which is a good sign. I ordered a " grazing plate " at $30 for 3 people to nibble on while quaffing a bottle of Tinja Pinot @ $22. It was served quickly with no waiting time. The plate was expensive considering the small serves of sliced apple , mixed salad leaf, chutney, pastrami , baby olives, goats cheese, olive oil for dipping and a small loaf of bread.But is was tasty and complimented the wine . ( Some slices of Jalsberg or vintage cheese would have made the plate more appealing and given a bit more value). Our bottle of Tinja Pinot was very drinkable. The out door dinning setting of this winery is outstanding with an expansive view looking out across the valley. Rustic tables were made of big slabs of gum tree timber . The staff were pleasant and attentive. The wine tasting bar was packed and doing great trade . Was it just the glorious winters day with blue sky and chill in the air combined with laughter and lots of talking which made this a memorable occasion where I didnt have a care in the world ? I recommend you visit this winery and find out for yourself .

Very nice restaurant. The food was great, the ambience pleasant and the staff eager, affable and…read moreable. Hard not to like. I had the soufflé and the pork and very tasty it was too. Hit the spot nicely. Wine recommendations were good too with the Petit Verdot an unexpected highlight. Prices were fine. All in all, a good night here and I'd happily return.

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We arrived in Mudgee a bit late for visiting local cellar doors for tastings but the local tourist…read moreoffice advised that the Small Winemaker's Centre would still be open. The Small Winemaker's Centre stocks wine from several small award-winning local producers and service was very hospitable - we got to sample many different wines and bought several bottles each of our favourites at very reasonable prices.