Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet 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. A more approachable Penfolds style at release - ideally shelf to glass, save the cellar.
| 品種
Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
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Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| ボリューム
750 mL
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750 mL |
| エンクロージャ
Cork
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Cork |
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet 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. A more approachable Penfolds style at release - ideally shelf to glass, save the cellar.
All winemakers should possess a good fertile imagination if they are to be successful in their craft."
–Max Schubert, Penfolds First Chief Winemaker
Plum core with strawberry brightness at the rim
Notes of graphite and heady varnish to the fore. A distinctive blue-fruited elegance and gorgeous cranberry sweetnes. An aromatic kaleidoscope of vanilla sponge, cannoli creaminess, asphalt, wet slate, juniper and pink peppercorn
A salinity – perhaps best described as salted plum? Coolness/flowing texture. Spearmint tea (fresh leaves) and lavender. Graphite from the nose continues as a theme on the palate, Black olive tapenade. Ylang Ylang, powdery-style tannins that are tapered on the palate. All clearly converging to a well-defined point
The South East growing districts of South Australia enjoyed above average winter rainfall, while McLaren Vale recorded well below average. September temperatures were cool with little rainfall resulting in some isolated frost events. Summer was generally hot, with high temperatures delaying veraison. Irrigation was crucial to keep vines in good health. The proximity of the Southern Ocean played an important role in moderating temperatures allowing for a high quality harvest, albeit with smaller yields than average
| GRAPE VARIETY
69% Shiraz, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon
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69% Shiraz, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| VINEYARD REGION
McLaren Vale, Wrattonbully, Padthaway, Coonawarra
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McLaren Vale, Wrattonbully, Padthaway, Coonawarra |
| wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.60, Acidity: 6.5g/L
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Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.60, Acidity: 6.5g/L |
| MATURATION
Matured in American oak (60% 1-y.o. and 7% new)
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Matured in American oak (60% 1-y.o. and 7% new) |
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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