Cumulus Estate Wines

Orange

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www.cumuluswines.com.au

Address
PO Box 41, Cudal, NSW 2864
Orange NSW 2864
Telephone
(02) 6390 7900
Facsimilie
(02) 6364 2388
Winemaker
Debbie Lauritz, Matt Atallah
Established
2004
Cases
200 000
Vineyards
508 hectares

James' Review

Cumulus Wines was established in 2004, and is now majority owned by the Berardo Group of Portugal (which has numerous world-size wine investments in Portugal, Canada and Madeira). Over 500 ha of vineyards, planted in the late 1990s, focus on shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and merlot. The wines are released under three brands: Rolling, from the Central Ranges Zone; Climbing, solely from Orange fruit; and the third, Cumulus, super-premium from the best of the estate vineyard blocks. Exports to the UK, the US, Germany, China and NZ.

Author: James Halliday

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About this winery

Cumulus Estate Wines vineyard was established in 1995. Our 508 hectare vineyard gently rises and falls above an elevation of 600m above sea level - thereby traversing both the Orange and Central Ranges Geographical Indication (GI) wine regions. In such unique surroundings our multi-regional vineyard provides a blend of elevation, terrain, soil and aspect which coupled with the area's high altitude, intense sunlight and cool climate delivers wines with bright fruit flavours and subtle elegance.

Specialties

The quality of our wines begins at the vineyard where north and north-easterly facing slopes capture the morning sun, gently warming the vines. High overhead canopies protect the grapes during the heat of the day and the altitudinal drop in the overnight temperatures establishes the wines' linear structure and cool-climate spice notes. The ancient combination of rich volcanic soils over a limestone base provides an excellent structure for well-balanced vine growth. Winemaker Debbie Lauritz believes that the fruit should be the main focus of all our wines, with oak, yeast and other secondary characteristics supporting and enhancing the total varietal character. These natural elements of climate and soil, coupled with an inspired winemaking philosophy produces fruit-driven, layered and beautifully complete cool-climate wines of worldwide acclaim.

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Information Provided By: Cumulus Estate Wines
  • Event name:
    Dine with NSW Wines
    Date:
    27 Feb 2012 to 31 Mar 2012
    Time:
    00:00:AM to 00:00:AM
    Price:
    $0.00
    Description:
    Dine with NSW Wine Blanmange Cumulus Shiraz 2009 Ristorante Acqua Pazza Cumulus Chardonnay 2010 The Bathers Pavillon Cafe Climbing Pinot Gris 2011 Ocean Room - Cumulus Chardonnay 2010
  • Event name:
    F.O.O.D Week Cellar Door
    Date:
    15 Apr 2012 to 22 Apr 2012
    Time:
    10:00:AM to 16:00:PM
    Price:
    $0.00
    Description:
    Our FOOD Week Cellar Door will be open at the Wentworth Golf Club, Ploughmans Lane Orange showcasing Cumulus Estate Wines. Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th April Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd April
  • Event name:
    F.O.O.D Week Night Markets in Robertson Park
    Date:
    13 Apr 2012 to 13 Apr 2012
    Time:
    17:00:PM to 23:00:PM
    Price:
    $0.00
    Description:
    A highlight of Orange FOOD Week are the Night Markets in Robertson Park. Providing a great atmosphere to sample high quality local produce and wines of the area.
  • Event name:
    Sydney Royal Easter Show NSW Wine Experience
    Date:
    05 Apr 2012 to 18 Apr 2012
    Time:
    00:00:AM to 00:00:AM
    Price:
    $0.00
    Description:
    Join us for a tasting at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
  • Event name:
    Tour of the Regions Dinner - NSW Wines
    Date:
    20 Mar 2012 to 20 Mar 2012
    Time:
    19:00:PM to 23:00:PM
    Price:
    $0.00
    Description:
    With a prestigious three hats in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide, Marque continues to inspire customers with cutting edge cuisine. Owner/Chef Mark Best is joined by wine expert Nick Stock (author of The Sydney Morning Herald Good Wine Guide) & three of the States most forward thinking Winemakers to show case how NSW Winemakers are pushing wine styles to new heights. Venue: Marque, 4/5 355 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney Host Chef: Mark Best MC: Nick Stock Guest Winemakers: Debbie Lauritz Cumulus Estate Wines, Jeff Bryne Audrey Wilkinson, Neil McGuigan McGuigan Wines. Bookings: (02) 9332 2225
  • Event name:
    Winemakers Table Dinner
    Date:
    14 Apr 2012 to 14 Apr 2012
    Time:
    18:00:PM to 23:30:PM
    Price:
    $0.00
    Description:
    Join us at our Winemakers Table Dinner to enjoy a selection of courses matched to our Cumulus Wines. Limited tickets available and always a popular evening. A night not to be missed. Bookings Essential (02) 6361 9513
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