2021 Place of Changing Winds Heathcote Syrah

A masterstroke of cool-climate power — Heathcote Syrah of extraordinary mineral depth from ancient Cambrian soils

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Heathcote, VIC

$55 a bottle
Heathcote Syrah • Place of Changing Winds • Heathcote • Victoria

"Heathcote Syrah — Place of Changing Winds’ celebrated Victorian Syrah from ancient Cambrian soils. 95 points Halliday. A masterstroke of cool-climate power at $55."

The Place of Changing Winds Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of Victoria’s most respected and celebrated cool-climate producers:

• Harcourt Syrah 2021 — 96pts Halliday. Granite, grace and greatness. $55.
• Heathcote Syrah 2021 — 95pts Halliday. Ancient Cambrian soils, mineral depth and cool-climate power. $55.

About Place of Changing Winds and Heathcote

Place of Changing Winds is one of Victoria’s most respected and celebrated cool-climate producers — known for producing wines of extraordinary elegance, purity and distinctive cool-climate character from Victoria’s most celebrated terroir-driven wine regions. Heathcote is one of Victoria’s most celebrated and distinctive wine regions — known for its extraordinary ancient Cambrian soils, some of the oldest geological formations on Earth (over 500 million years old), producing Syrah of exceptional depth, mineral character and distinctive complexity that is unlike any other Australian wine region. The ancient Cambrian soils, combined with Heathcote’s continental climate, develop the distinctive mineral character and remarkable depth that make Heathcote Syrah among Australia’s most distinctive and celebrated expressions. 95 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding at $55.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with purple highlights and excellent concentration.

Aroma:
Complex, mineral and powerfully expressive with:

• dark berries, black pepper and spice
• violet, earth and the distinctive mineral character of ancient Cambrian soils
• the extraordinary depth and cool-climate power of great Heathcote Syrah

Heathcote Syrah of extraordinary aromatic depth — the dark berry and violet character of premium cool-climate Syrah beautifully integrated with the black pepper and ancient Cambrian mineral complexity of Place of Changing Winds’ celebrated winemaking.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with exceptional structure and balance.
Expect layers of:

• blackberry, plum and dark cherry
• pepper, spice and a distinctive mineral backbone from ancient Cambrian soils
• the extraordinary depth and cool-climate power of great Heathcote Syrah

Finish:
Long and sophisticated with persistent flavours, beautiful complexity and the distinctive mineral character of ancient Cambrian soils.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2021
• Variety: 100% Syrah
• Region: Heathcote, VIC
• Terroir: Ancient Cambrian soils (500+ million years old)
• Producer: Place of Changing Winds
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2031+ (10–15 years)

Food Pairings

• Grilled lamb with herbes de Provence
• Roasted duck breast with berry sauce
• Aged goat cheese and Mediterranean olives
• Wild mushroom pasta with truffle oil
• Dark chocolate with pepper and spices

Why We Love It

This is a masterstroke of cool-climate power — Place of Changing Winds’ 2021 Heathcote Syrah, 95 points Halliday Wine Companion, extraordinary mineral depth from ancient Cambrian soils over 500 million years old. One of Victoria’s most distinctive and celebrated Syrah expressions.
At $55, it delivers outstanding Heathcote Syrah character and exceptional value from one of Victoria’s most respected and celebrated cool-climate producers.

Ancient Cambrian soils, mineral depth and cool-climate power — Heathcote Syrah, by Place of Changing Winds.