Max's Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 10 years of vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and integrated oak structure are in perfect harmony.
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Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, barbecued beef brisket
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Penfolds Max's Shiraz is a heartfelt tribute to Max Schubert, the legendary Chief Winemaker who fundamentally changed the landscape of Australian wine by creating the iconic Penfolds Grange. Introduced to celebrate his legacy, this wine embodies Schubert's spirit of innovation and determination. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia—including renowned regions like the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale—this Shiraz is crafted in the classic Penfolds house style. It undergoes maturation in a combination of seasoned and new French and American oak hogsheads, resulting in a wine that balances rich, dark fruit flavors of plum and blackberry with subtle spice, structured tannins, and an approachable, generous character.
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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.