Expect ripe blackcurrant, plum, eucalyptus, mint, and vanilla from oak with full body and ripe, approachable tannins. The 2018 vintage in South Australia was very good — warm but balanced.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- Australia / South Australia (multi-region blend, typically Coonawarra, Padthaway, and Barossa)
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, ripe, fruit-forward, oak-aged
The producer
Penfolds is one of Australia's most historically important wineries, founded in 1844. The Max's range is named in honor of Max Schubert, the legendary Penfolds winemaker who created Grange in the 1950s. Max's is positioned as an accessible expression of the Penfolds house style.
What critics say
Max's Cabernet receives consistently solid reviews as a well-made, mid-tier Australian Cab.
Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb burger, baked pasta with meat sauce