2023 Place of Changing Winds Harcourt Marsanne Rousanne

Where texture meets tension — a golden Rhône dream from Harcourt. A richly textured and elegantly complex Victorian white blend — generous and precise, with white peach and honeysuckle, beeswax complexity and the extraordinary cool-climate tension and mineral finesse that makes this one of central Victoria's most exciting and distinctive Rhône-inspired white wine expressions.

Marsanne and Roussanne from Harcourt's granite soils — 94 points and outstanding value at $55.

94 Points – The Wine Front

Harcourt, VIC

$55 a bottle
Harcourt • Marsanne Roussanne • Place of Changing Winds • Central Victoria

"Where texture meets tension — a golden Rhône dream from Harcourt. Richly textured and elegantly complex, with white peach and honeysuckle, beeswax complexity and the extraordinary cool-climate tension and mineral finesse that defines this as one of central Victoria's most exciting Rhône-inspired white wine expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale golden straw — bright, luminous and beautifully hued.

Aroma:
Rich and complex with:

• white peach and apricot from the Marsanne
• honeysuckle and stone fruit from the Roussanne
• beeswax, subtle spice and floral lift
• fine mineral and gentle herbal complexity from Harcourt's granite soils

A Rhône-inspired blend of extraordinary aromatic richness — the Marsanne delivering texture, weight and honeyed complexity, the Roussanne adding citrus freshness and mineral precision, unified by Harcourt's distinctive cool-climate granite terroir.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with remarkable texture, weight and fresh acidity.
Expect layers of:

• white peach, apricot and stone fruit
• honeysuckle and beeswax
• subtle spice and mineral complexity from the granite soils
• rich, rounded texture from the Marsanne
• fresh acidity from the Roussanne providing balance and length

The wine delivers stone fruit richness with textural complexity, combining Marsanne's generous weight and honeyed character with Roussanne's citrus freshness and mineral precision into a seamlessly integrated and profoundly satisfying Victorian white blend.

Finish:
Long and persistent with lingering white peach, honeysuckle, beeswax and fine mineral notes.

Critical Acclaim

94pts – The Wine Front

About Place of Changing Winds

Place of Changing Winds is a celebrated Harcourt Valley producer crafting wines of extraordinary cool-climate character and regional expression from central Victoria's most distinctive terroir. Harcourt — nestled between the Macedon Ranges and Bendigo — is known for its granite soils, cool climate and the changing winds that give this producer its evocative name. Their Rhône-inspired Marsanne Roussanne blend showcases the extraordinary potential of these varieties in a Victorian context — textured, complex and deeply compelling.

It represents:

• Rhône-inspired Marsanne Roussanne from one of central Victoria's most celebrated and distinctive cool-climate producers
• the extraordinary potential of Harcourt's granite soils for textured, complex white wine blends
• outstanding value for a 94-point, food-friendly Victorian Marsanne Roussanne

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Marsanne, Roussanne
• Region: Harcourt, VIC
• Producer: Place of Changing Winds
• Serving Temperature: 10–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2032

Food Pairings

• Roast chicken with cream and tarragon
• Grilled salmon with beurre blanc
• Charcuterie and cured meats
• Soft and washed-rind cheeses
• Pasta with herbs and olive oil
• Provençal-style dishes

Why We Love It

This is richly textured, elegantly complex Victorian Marsanne Roussanne from one of central Victoria's most celebrated and distinctive cool-climate producers.
At $55 (on sale from $60), it delivers 94-point quality and a white wine experience that is genuinely unlike anything else in the Australian market.

A must-have for lovers of textured, food-friendly Rhône-inspired whites and great-value Victorian alternative wine.