Bruce Dunbar

8.9

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. — 4 days ago

Johnno Harris

9.6

Is evolving beautifully. Those tannins so soft and supple. Great wine. — 2 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.6

Yet another lovely Scotch from Compass Box. Still a little bite to this one but a nice sipper. — 3 years ago

Spencer Fox

9.2

dead ringer for st joseph. so much pretty blue fruit and violets but with all that broody depth you want from good syrah. this producer is not to be missed. — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

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

Brucie Harvey

9.0

Loved this for an afternoon of Greek, Portuguese and Eastern Mediterranean apps. It’s almost orange, with strawberries grounded by loads of minerals & salinity. Reminds me of the wines grown on the volcanic soil on Santorini. I gather the growing is similar, low to the ground to protect the vines from sea winds. — 4 years ago

Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.9

Defied expectations. Bursting with fresh fruit at 20+ years. Incredible structure. — 7 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

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. — 9 months ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

10

Still my favorite Compass Box to date. — 3 years ago

Brett Charpentier

9.5

Cherry juice, strawberry jam, pepper. Great wine. Paired well with bacon and pumpkin pasta. — 4 years ago