ABOUT US

Cumulus Estate Wines vineyard was established in 1995. Our 508 hectare vineyard gently rises and falls across a range of altitudes and slopes above and below 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.
 

OUR WINES

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 temperature 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.

OUR BRANDS

  These are the very best wines made from our single vineyard ‘Cumulus’ in high altitude Orange, Australia. The wine is hand crafted in exceptional vintages. Made in small lots, it reflects both our belief in our cool-climate vineyard and the passion of our winemaking team.

  These are wines are sourced predominantly from the Orange region of our vineyard (above 600m). The vines are low yielding so as to provide fruit of intensity yet with an elegant flavour. The label imagery evokes the adventurous character of the region dominated by the challenging peaks of the nearby extinct volcano, Mount Canobolas.
  The sub-600m Central Ranges portion of our vineyard is the source for our Rolling Wines where the fruit is gently nurtured to present perfectly balanced, ready to enjoy wines. The rhythmic rise and fall of these lower reaches of the vineyard, starting at 556m altitude, inspired the naming of the these wines.
  Our range of wines are crafted from 5 different grape varieties that blend together in perfect harmony, much like the close and lifelong interaction between you and your closest five friends. The Five Friends relationship is formed in the cool climate and abundant sunshine of our vineyard Estate from vines that yield the ideal blend of generous flavour and supple texture.
 “(Cumulus’) wines...represent excellent value for money”

Huon Hooke, ‘Wine’, Sydney Morning Herald

“Very good producer of wines with class and character.”
James Halliday, 2010 Australian Wine Companion


Cumulus Estate Wines rated 5 Stars *****
James Halliday, 2011 Australian Wine Companion
 

CUMULUS ESTATE WINES | ORANGE | AUSTRALIA
www.cumuluswines.com.au


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