Penfolds Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert 1948-1975, a legend in Penfolds history. Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps and also allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow. Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon displays the Penfolds ‘stamp’ inspired by Max Schubert.
| 品種
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| ヴィンテージ
2020
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2020 |
| ボリューム
750 mL
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750 mL |
| エンクロージャ
Screw Cap
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Screw Cap |
| ピーク飲酒
Now - 2029
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Now - 2029 |
Penfolds Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert 1948-1975, a legend in Penfolds history. Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps and also allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow. Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon displays the Penfolds ‘stamp’ inspired by Max Schubert.
All winemakers should possess a good fertile imagination if they are to be successful in their craft.
–Max Schubert, Penfolds First Chief Winemaker
Bright cherry red.
A quick swirl and varietal cues leap from the glass. Classic cabernet notes of crushed mulberry leaf and lignified bay leaf. Dusty cocoa powder and woody spices of cassia and star anise. Blackberry and bramble fruits sit comfortably at the riper end of the varietal spectrum. Very enticing.
On the palate a classically varietal rhubarb vibrancy is immediately apparent, supported by a dark fruit flavour profile. Earthy notes balance the sweeter fruits with hints of freshly grated beetroot, fresh mint, summer pudding and whipped cream. Oak derived nuances of cashews and walnuts provide texture, well supported by fine lacy tannins.
The South Australian vintage will be remembered for producing a small harvest of very high-quality grapes. The growing season was challenging with cool conditions for budburst, very windy conditions for flowering and early summer bushfires in the Adelaide Hills. However, the remainder of the summer and following autumn were very dry with optimal conditions for grapes to ripen. While yields were down the overall quality of the harvest was exceptional.
| GRAPE VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| VINEYARD REGION
South Australia
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South Australia |
| wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.36, Acidity: 6.2g/L
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Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.36, Acidity: 6.2g/L |
| MATURATION
Barrel matured in 10% new American oak and 10% new French oak hogsheads. The balance in a combination of seasoned American and French oak
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Barrel matured in 10% new American oak and 10% new French oak hogsheads. The balance in a combination of seasoned American and French oak |
Our Max’s tier was introduced in 2016 and pays tribute to our first Chief Winemaker Max Schubert, who dared to revolutionise Australian winemaking. Each wine is polished and charming in character, expressing varietal cues, alluring fruit and structure. They are contemporary and vibrant upon release. They are immediately accessible but not without the assurance of more to come.
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