Max's Tasting Notes

At 33, Penfolds first Chief Winemaker Max Schubert dared to revolutionise Australian winemaking. Today, Penfolds celebrates his bold and passionate spirit with this tribute range of wines, Penfolds Max’s. Each wine is polished and charming in character, expressing varietal cues and alluring fruit and structure.

Select from the list below to download tasting notes for each wine.

Max's Shiraz Cabernet

First vintaged in 2013, Max’s Shiraz Cabernet is an approachable style at release – ideally shelf to glass. This wine combines the richness of shiraz and thestructure of cabernet,

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Max's Cabernet Sauvignon

First vintaged in 2013, Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon displays the Penfolds ‘stamp’ inspired by Max Schubert. This wine has the hallmarks of varietally pure cabernet sauvignon.

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Max's Pinot Noir

First vintaged in 2018, Max’s Pinot Noir displays the Penfolds ‘stamp’ inspired by Max Schubert. Max's Pinot Noir continues with Penfolds' exploration of the varietal.

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Max's Shiraz

First vintaged in 2013, Max’s Shiraz is a contemporary, fruit-driven South Australian Shiraz. It is generous in flavour and persistent across the palate.

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Max's Chardonnay

First vintaged in 2015, Max’s Chardonnay is an archetypical Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with white stone flavours and a hint of aromatic white flowers.

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Max's The Promise Shiraz

Max Schubert would gift his favourite wines to family and friends. This generosity of spirit continues today and is celebrated with this special release of South Australian Shiraz. First vintaged in 2014.

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The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz

First vintaged in 2012 and released in 2015, Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz is a testament to Penfolds winemaking philosophy and the art of multi-regional blending.