Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon embodies classic Penfolds balance and depth in a refined Australian Cabernet. Sourced from carefully chosen vineyards, it delivers concentrated blackcurrant and dark berry fruit with subtle spice, cedar, and graphite notes. The wine is well-structured, with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity, offering aging potential and versatile pairing with grilled or roasted meats and aged cheeses.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Deep ruby.
- Nose: Cassis and blackcurrant, blackberry; cedar, graphite, vanilla, and a hint of tobacco.
- Palate: Full-bodied; dense dark fruit core; firm, fine tannins; well-integrated oak; bright acidity; flavors of cocoa and espresso emerge with air.
- Finish: Long, focused, with persistent fruit and subtle savory/spice notes.
- Aging: Structure suggests good aging potential; should evolve with bottle age.