The Penfolds Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a rich, full-bodied bold red wine crafted in South Australia. It pays tribute to Max Schubert, a legendary winemaking pioneer who served as Penfolds’ Chief Winemaker from 1948 to 1975. This specific vintage benefits from a mild and steady 2021 growing season, which resulted in grapes with beautifully developed, textbook varietal character.
- Aroma: Your first sniff brings out clear herbal and dark fruit notes like bay leaf, blackberry leaf, mulberries, and ripe dark cherries. Swirling the glass reveals hints of warm baking spices, vanilla bean, and sweet toasted oak.
- Palate: The texture is exceptionally smooth, offering a savory mix of blackberries, dark plums, and red cranberries. It features a balanced sweet-and-sour dynamic underpinned by dense yet fine, grainy tannins.
- Finish: The wine wraps up with a long, structured finish that carries subtle notes of dried herbs, earth, and cedar without leaving any harsh alcohol burn.
