Orange Region situated in the Central Ranges of New South Wales Australia is an emerging award winning wine region Planted with grape vines 20- 25 years ago the district is producing some distinctive cool climate wines and gaining recognition for the chardonnay and shiraz coming from this district.
The aptly named Rolling, Climbing and Cumulus Range with their quirky, whimsical labels give an immediate insight of the terrain from which they originate. The elevations in the area provide a perfect environment for many varieties. At the higher elevations the aromatic whites have found their niche and the reds at a lower elevation.
The Cumulus Chardonnay 2009 has a delicate creaminess from partial malolactic fermentation which supports good acidity around a ball of lemon & grapefruit flavours. The Cumulus Range also has a spicy black fruit shiraz with a warm lingering finish. The Cumulus wines are low volume hand crafted and retail around $30.00 . Senior wine maker Debbie Lauritz talks about the region and her wines.
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