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Wines by Cumulus

Cumulus Climbing Merlot 2009

Defined by altitude, Orange is one of Australia's highest and coolest regions. A capricious grape to grow, Merlot demands a regime of perfect conditions to achieve an even berry set. The growers of Orange have dutifully obliged over many years, painstakingly developing this highly specialized Australian appellation for quality Merlot. Fruit sets very well and bunch thinning is undertaken to limit the yields. Climbing Merlot is an active reference to the high altitude vineyard whence the fruit is sourced, and also the ongoing quest for higher achievement.

Orange
Available by the case dozen only

Each
$17.99
Dozen
$213.00

Bunches are destemmed to ensure stalky harsh tannins were not extracted. The fruit remains uncrushed as mainly whole berries went into fermenters. Certain blocks were cold soaked for seven days prior to inoculation. Fermentations start cold and build to warmer temperatures, peaking at thirty degrees. The juices are pumped over twice daily for up to thirty minutes and remain on skins for seven days with minimal handling. Post maceration the wine was drained and the skins gently pressed. Light pressings were included back in the final blend. Post barrel maturation the wine is racked, filtered and polished for bottling. Matured in French and American oak barriques for twelve months.

Medium red colour. Lifted and bright, fragrant with sweet plums, leafiness, hints of dark chocolate and subtle oak tones. A mouthful of ripe dark plums, black cherry and a hint of herbs layer beautifully in a medium bodied, elegantly structured wine. The smooth as silk palate finishes with spiced, earthy notes and dark chocolate. To accompany Mediterranean roasted vegetables, venison and wild mushrooms.