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Penfolds

Penfolds Max's Shiraz

Name: Penfolds Max's Shiraz
Brand: Penfolds
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

Australia, South Australia

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.8

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Penfolds Max's Shiraz is a premium wine produced by Penfolds, one of Australia's most renowned winemakers. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Barossa Valley, a region known for its exceptional Shiraz. The vineyards are carefully selected for their unique features, including soil type, aspect, and altitude, to ensure the highest quality fruit. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, resulting in a wine that is rich, complex, and full-bodied. The style of this Shiraz is characterized by its deep, dark color, intense aromas of blackberry and spice, and a long, smooth finish. It is a wine that is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Penfolds Max's Shiraz is a bold and powerful Shiraz full of dark fruit flavors and a hint of spice.On the nose, there are notes of blackberry, dark cherry, and clove. The palate brings a rich, velvety texture that is coupled with a full-bodied flavor of blackberry, black pepper, and cedar. The finish is long and lingering with a subtle hint of chocolate. Enjoy this full-bodied Shiraz now or cellar for up to 10 years.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

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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