At a good French restaurant in Sydney - Franca Brasserie. Place of Changing Winds is the brainchild of Robert Walters, one of the leading importers of Fine Wine into Australia - IFW. This is his local venture based in the Macedon Ranges, to the immediate north of Melbourne. Specialising in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 2020 as a vintage is well described on the label as “Annus Horribilis”. Terrible weather including a freak frost meant only 100 dozen bottles were produced. As often happens in these difficult vintages the resulting wine was very good - pretty and perfumed yet structured and fine boned at the same time. Looking forward to trying more bottles from this ultra boutique winery. — a year ago
This has lovely Shiraz fruit that shows redfruits and an all-spice note as well, unlike my previous note from just last year, this now seems mature or very close to it, quite long finish, from fruit grown in a single vineyard near Mt. Barker in the Great Southern region of Western Australia!! — 20 days ago
Defied expectations. Bursting with fresh fruit at 20+ years. Incredible structure. — 8 months ago
Aroma of flinty strawberries. Tart strawberries berries upfront. Watermelon comes into play in the middle. Then a quick bone dry finish. — 2 years ago
Nice at a party, two glasses were enough, fruity. — 3 months ago
One of the best roses I have drank. Clear and elegant taste. Long fruity aftertaste. — 4 months ago
At Andrew McConnell’s latest restaurant in Melbourne, Gimlet, which has some wow factor and a NewYork 1920’s like vibe. This Pinot is the new kid on the quality block in Australia. From the Macedon Ranges. Sweet black cherry fruit. Sous Bois. A long life ahead. — 10 months ago
Is evolving beautifully. Those tannins so soft and supple. Great wine. — 2 years ago
Bruce Dunbar
A powerful Syrah in its youth, the Winds of Change 2023 (released March ‘25) opens with a dusty nose full of minerals, rose and kirsch. On the palate, its drying tannins are at the forefront now, adding to the dusty feel, but there is a nice peppery bite, dark cherries and tar. It felt a bit reserved and perhaps a few more years in bottle will mellow the tannins and let the rest shine. — 19 days ago