Max's Shiraz Cabernet
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, aged cheddar cheese
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Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet is a contemporary tribute to the legendary Max Schubert, Penfolds' pioneering Chief Winemaker from 1948 to 1975, whose daring spirit led to the creation of the world-famous Grange. This wine celebrates his legacy with a classic Australian multi-regional blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia. It is crafted in the signature Penfolds house style, combining the rich, plush dark fruit and spice of Shiraz with the structured, leafy, and tannic backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is typically matured in a combination of seasoned and new French and American oak hogsheads, resulting in a generous, approachable red with smooth tannins, vibrant fruit character, and a subtle touch of sweet spice.
🍾 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.