Place of Changing Winds Heathcote Syrah 2021
A$60.00
In stock
750ml
Place Of Changing Winds
Victoria, Australia
Description
Our latest release boasts an additional year of aging, allowing our Heathcote Syrah to reach its peak expression. Sourced from a meticulously tended east-facing plot of 20-year-old vines nestled in the renowned red Cambrian soils of Heathcote's Mount Camel Range, this wine embodies the essence of our terroir. While we recognize Heathcote's potential for producing refined wines, our vineyard's unique microclimate fosters the cultivation of robust Syrah varietals. To honor this distinct character, we extended the aging process by an extra year in cask.
The 2021 vintage underwent a meticulous aging journey, spending its initial year in a selection of Stockinger casks and concrete tanks. It then matured further in a single 2,000-liter Stockinger cask until its bottling in November 2023, culminating in a total aging period of 33 months. This Syrah epitomizes the richness and depth of our esteemed region, offering a luscious bouquet of dark fruits. With a modest alcohol content of 13%, it surprises with its lightness and refreshing character, setting it apart from other wines of the area.
Ratings
Score
93 points
Reviewer
The Wine Front
Review
There’s a deal of oak flavour here but it combines well with the bold nature of the fruit. Toast, cedarwood and cream characters wrap around black cherries, plums and peppercorns, the (assertive but integrated) tannin then threaded finely. The finish is impressively prolonged, and while it feels ripe and flavoursome it’s also juicy; refreshing even.
