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2018 Place of Changing Winds Syrah No. 1

Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen
Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)
ABV: 13%
Closure: Diam Cork
Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Pronounced smoky clove scents meld into dark cherry, plum, dried meat, earthy herb and spice notes. Light to medium weight this a very elegant take on Heathcote Shiraz. Refined and savoury the palate has flavours of dark cherries and plum infused with dried clove, smoked meats, subtle earth, spicy herbs and light pepper. Well integrated fine grained tannins with a slightly dryish medium length aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
Formerly known as Graillot. This is the first vintage made at the new Place of Changing Winds winery. This has come along nicely over the past few months. It’s low-ish in alcohol but it packs a punch; it’s certainly not light on for flavour. It’s peppery and twiggy, a little vegetal, a lot meaty. There’s a core of cherry and a spray of florals. When you first open it things seem just a little tannic for their own good, but as it breathes it falls closer to balance. Indeed it’s the kind of wine where your impression keeps shifting. At the tasting bench I was in two minds; at the dinner table I was far more convinced. Drink 2020-2026+
92+ points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front