Penfolds Max's Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by Penfolds, a renowned Australian winery. This wine is made from grapes grown in select vineyards in the Adelaide Hills appellation, known for its cool climate and high altitude. The vineyards are carefully tended to produce grapes with optimal ripeness and flavor. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, resulting in a wine that is both elegant and complex. The style of this Chardonnay is characterized by its bright acidity, subtle oak influence, and flavors of citrus and stone fruit. Overall, Penfolds Max's Chardonnay is a sophisticated and well-balanced wine that is sure to impress any wine lover.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Penfolds Max's Chardonnay showcases aromas of lemon and stone fruit, accompanied by a hint of oak.On the palate, the wine is bright and lively, with a supple texture and flavors of ripe citrus, melon and honeydew. The finish is long and creamy, with balanced acidity and a hint of oak. An excellent example of cool-climate Chardonnay.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Penfolds
Region: Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills is a wine region located in the state of South Australia, Australia. It is one of the most important and renowned wine regions in the country, and is renowned for its cool climate and high quality wines.
Adelaide Hills has a long and rich history in the Australian wine industry. The region was first planted with vines in the early 1800s, and the first commercial winery was established in 1845. Since then, the region has grown in size and stature, and is now one of the most important wine regions in Australia.