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Hunter Valley winery Bimbadgen has partnered with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) to launch a white and red variety. 

The new Bimbadgen MCA Art Edition collection includes a 2017 Pinot Gris and a 2016 Tempranillo, both from the Hilltops region in NSW, near Orange.

This latest series release marks the 17th year in a row that Bimbadgen has partnered with the MCA to combine art and wine in uniquely labelled bottles.

The limited-edition blends include labels by Australian artists from the MCA Collection.

The 2017 Bimbadgen MCA Art Edition wines can be purchased for $29 each via the Bimbadgen Cellar Door in Pokolbin.

They are also available by the glass at the MCA Cafe.

 

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