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Penfolds

Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand: Penfolds
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

Australia, South Australia

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

3.8

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium wine produced by Penfolds, a renowned Australian winery. The grapes for this wine are sourced from select vineyards in South Australia's Limestone Coast region, known for its unique terroir and cool climate. The winemakers use traditional techniques to craft this wine, including open fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The result is a full-bodied wine with rich flavors of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and subtle oak notes. The wine has a smooth and velvety texture, with a long and satisfying finish. Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the complexity and elegance of a premium Australian Cabernet Sauvignon.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, yet balanced wine that offers up intense aromas of blackberry, dark plum, graphite, and hints of cedar and vanilla.On the palate, it's rich and full-bodied with a velvety texture and flavors of ripe dark fruit, espresso, and well-integrated oak. Its finish is lengthy, with lingering notes of blackberry and dark chocolate.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Penfolds

Region: South Australia

South Australia is located in the southern part of the continent, emcompassing most of the countrie's renowned wine regions. South Australia has a long and proud history of winemaking, dating back to the early 19th century. The first vines were planted in the Barossa Valley in 1842, and the region quickly became known for its quality wines. The Coonawarra region was established in the late 19th century, and is now renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The Clare Valley and McLaren Vale regions were also established in the 19th century, and are now known for their Riesling and Shiraz respectively.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.8

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