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Introducing Penfolds Max’s – a tribute to our first Chief Winemaker Max Schubert, 1948-1975, who dared to revolutionise Australian winemaking. Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those that followed and allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow.

Today, we celebrate his bold and passionate spirit with our Max’s Wines. A tribute to one of the greatest Penfolds legends renowned for his innovative spirit, vision and determination as well as his immeasurable influence on the ‘Penfolds House Style’; the ultimate expression of Penfolds time-honoured tradition of sourcing the best fruit from the nest regions to suit the wine style.

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From shelf to glass, our Max’s range showcases wines that are charming in character, polished and carry and evenness and gloss. They are contemporary, expressive and vibrant upon release.

These wines are immediately accessible but not without the assurance of more to come. Approachability is guaranteed, so why wait?

Discover the range

At 33, Max Schubert dared to revolutionise Australian winemaking. He brought to life a new wine style and followed his ambition to make “a great wine that Australians would be proud of”.

Penfolds Max’s is where his spirit lives on today. Discover the range, including; chardonnay, shiraz cabernet, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz. Available in select wine retailers.

Food Pairing

Max's Chardonnay

While seafood is a go-to pairing partner, refined rich dishes work well as a contrasting pairing.

Vegetarian: Margherita pizza... Sounds strange, but the mildness and clean finish of the mozzarella pairs well. Light food styles can also work well, however think of the acidity from the wine as a cleanser. Creamy pasta style dishes with mild spices (avoid heat)

'Meat' Option: Crab cakes, or (Scallop) chowder is an ideal pairing. Poultry will also work. For example, creamy mustard and tarragon chicken

Max's Shiraz Cabernet

Australian shiraz is typically much riper than European-style Syrah. The sweetness is a big draw with these pairings, and once you bring the structure of the Cabernet into the blend you can be adventurous. Think big flavours and spice. The style acts as a congruent pairing.

Vegetarian: Hearty and weighty is an obvious go to with rich styles of Shiraz Cabernet blends, mushroom and pepper sauce risotto. Rich, creamy lentil stews

Cheese: Strong hard cheeses are a no brainer with this style of wine. In some cases, the fruit sweetness from Australian Shiraz can happily sit with mild blue

'Meat' Option: There is a reason why local wines go well with local cuisine, and the stereotype can be true with Australian Shiraz Cabernet. Think smoked brisket, slow cooked meats, flamed charred ribs with sweet, rich sauces or lamb

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