Max's Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 10 years from the vintage release.
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Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
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Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to the legendary Max Schubert, the visionary Chief Winemaker who revolutionized Penfolds and Australian winemaking from 1948 to 1975. Schubert's relentless pursuit of excellence and his secret creation of the iconic Grange established a legacy of innovation that this wine celebrates. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the classic Penfolds house style of multi-regional blending. The wine is typically matured in a combination of French and American oak, resulting in a bold, structured profile. It balances rich dark fruit flavors of cassis and blackberry with subtle herbal notes, refined tannins, and a touch of warm spice, offering an approachable yet sophisticated expression of South Australian Cabernet.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.