Max's Shiraz Cabernet - Penfolds

The barrel-aged Max's Shiraz Cabernet from the wine-growing region of South Australia presents itself in the glass with a dense purple-red color. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high density and richness, which is reflected in pronounced church windows on the glass. Poured into a red wine glass, this red wine from Australia offers wonderfully expressive aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and sour cherry, rounded off by additional fruity nuances contributed by the barrel aging.

On the palate, Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet opens pleasantly dry, firm and aromatic. Powerful and complex, this silky red wine presents itself on the palate. The finish of this well-age-worthy red wine from the South Australia wine-growing region ultimately convinces with a good aftertaste.

Vinification of Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet

The powerful Max's Shiraz Cabernet from Australia is a cuvée vinified from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the press house. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small wood barrels at controlled temperatures. After vinification, the wine matures for several months on the fine lees before it is finally drawn off.

Food recommendation for Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet

Ideally, drink this red wine from Australia tempered at 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce, ossobuco or goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram.

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