An aromatic kaleidoscope. Primary fruits lead the charge with fresh blackberries, mulberry compote and poached plums. A slightly herbaceous note of mulberry leaf and bay leaf revealing the cabernet sauvignon inclusion. Warm and generous baking spices with hints of freshly baked boysenberry muffins affirming the presence of warm climate shiraz.

Incredibly smooth in texture with a rich and plush mouthfeel. Very alluring. Blackberry and plum fruits carry forward to the palate. Supportive oak helps frame the wine but remains integrated and balanced. Flavours of blue and blackberry compote flesh out the mid-palate, while fine tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and poise.

Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert 1948 - 1975, a legend in Penfolds history. Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps and also allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow. Max’s Shiraz Cabernet displays the Penfolds ‘House Style' inspired by Max Schubert.

South Australia's spring was cooler than average with some isolated frost and intermittent thunderstorms. Conditions gradually warmed by late November. The weather for flowering and fruit-set was ideal. A dry yet cool December extended fruit-set but also fostered sugar accumulation and phenolic maturity due to healthy canopies. Overall, summer was cooler than average, which led to an unhurried harvest. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were picked in in an orderly fashion in peak condition.