The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from vintage release.
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Roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised beef cheeks
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Created as a profound tribute to Penfolds' legendary first Chief Winemaker, Max Schubert—the visionary creator of Grange—this wine represents the pinnacle of the classic Australian Cabernet-Shiraz blend. Sourced from exceptional multi-regional vineyards across South Australia, it marries the structural elegance and cassis notes of Cabernet Sauvignon with the rich, fleshier dark fruit and spice of Shiraz. In keeping with Schubert's pioneering techniques, the wine is matured in premium American oak hogsheads, resulting in a powerful, complex, and deeply structured masterpiece with immense cellaring potential. It stands as a liquid monument to the man who revolutionized modern Australian winemaking.
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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.