Passing Clouds is probably Daylesford’s most famous winery, and considering their string of sublime wines over the years, rightfully so.  But still, their history of success notwithstanding, something about Passing Clouds seems fresh, alive, and relevant right now.  Sure, it’s almost heart-breakingly refreshing to receive such friendly service from such nice people after the long COVID winter.  And yes the views are beautiful.  But it’s the wines that have us hooked – they somehow feel more alive and appropriate than ever before.  In our most recent visit, we were fetched with their soft citrus delight of a Chardonnay and their more bombastic, bright and alive 2019 Bendigo Shiraz with its titillating dark tendrils of flavours passing through.  Opposite ends of the spectrum, to be sure, and reflective of good-as-it-gets fruit and smart winemaking.