Winemakers Selection Shiraz Cabernet
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, aged Cheddar cheese
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The Winemakers Selection Shiraz Cabernet is a tribute to the 'Great Australian Blend'—a historic marriage of varieties that Penfolds and legendary winemaker Max Schubert helped popularize in the mid-20th century. While Old World traditions often kept these two noble grapes apart, South Australian winemakers discovered that the plush, generous dark fruit and spice of Shiraz perfectly fleshed out the structural spine, fine tannins, and minty cassis notes of Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia's renowned regions, this wine is crafted in the classic Penfolds house style of multi-regional blending. It undergoes careful maturation in seasoned oak barrels to integrate its rich fruit flavors, resulting in an approachable yet beautifully structured red that carries the hallmark complexity and balance of the estate's blending heritage.
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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.