Place of Changing Winds
Place of Changing Winds sits in the Macedon Ranges, a cool-climate pocket of Victoria's Port Phillip region. The winery focuses on two varieties that thrive in this elevated, windswept terrain: Marsanne and Syrah. The Marsanne demonstrates the white's mineral precision and structure in cooler conditions, while the Syrah No. 1 and Syrah No. 2 showcase how the region's temperature swings and diurnal shifts shape the variety's expression—building complexity and restraint rather than overripeness. Wine Advocate has rated the portfolio, with the Marsanne earning 94 points and both Syrah bottlings scoring 93. The winery's name reflects the defining character of its site: the cool winds that sweep across the Macedon plateau, moderating ripening and defining the wines' taut, elegant profile.
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