Place of Changing Winds is one of the most impressive new winemaking ventures to emerge for some time. Based at a single site in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria, Place of Changing Winds also produces some impressive Syrah from the Heathcote region along with Syrah and Marsanne from the Harcourt area.
The 2022 Place of Changing Winds Syrah No.2 is produced from a blend of Heathcote (66%) and Harcourt (34%) Syrah grapes. An impressive entry point into the stunning line-up of reds made by this producer, this receives the same high level of attention as their other wines, to deliver an aromatic, spicy and flavoured packed red wine.
"A blend of Heathcote and Harcourt fruit turning out a deep, dark garnet hue; aromas of bitumen, Middle Eastern/exotic spices with some meaty/smoky notes, all so spicy, with some florals too. It even has a rusty/iron aroma. Flavours of black plums, licorice and fresh herbs flood the medium- to fuller-bodied palate, and while tannins are a little raspy, this is still tightly coiled and needs more time to open. 93 Points"- Jane Faulkner, The Wine Companion.
“The 2022 Syrah No 2 is sumptuous and chewy, with a ferruginous drift of tannin across the palate. The fruit strays from mulberry to chinotto, sarsaparilla, welding metal to matcha, pastrami to sweet roasted beetroots. It is at once earthy and bloody, feral and fine, composed and neat. It's a beautiful wine, and I'm attracted to the chiaroscuro of elements; it feels primal and real. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam. 93 Points"- Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate.
