South Australia, Australia
Deep Ruby with aromas of fresh berry fruits with sweet earthy notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry & blueberry with hints of cacao and sweet oak. Well balanced with fine firm tannins and lively acidity. Long finish ending with oak, herb, mineral and earthy character. Will improve with short term aging, but don’t wait too long as you might be disappointed! Very nice Shiraz!
Deep Ruby with aromas of fresh berry fruits with sweet earthy notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry & blueberry with hints of cacao and sweet oak. Well balanced with fine firm tannins and lively acidity. Long finish ending with oak, herb, mineral and earthy character. Will improve with short term aging, but don’t wait too long as you might be disappointed! Very nice Shiraz!
Nov 19th, 2022
Powerful. Purplish non translucent appearance, mid+ intensity of blackberry and black current, slight overripeness. Liquorice and some spices, a thin touch of vanilla custard. Dry, vibrant acidity and rounded sweet tannin. Concentration is a little overwhelming high alcohol but still thick body. Fruit and spice driven powerful Shiraz. Maybe no need to age long, enjoyable now. ABV14.5%
Powerful. Purplish non translucent appearance, mid+ intensity of blackberry and black current, slight overripeness. Liquorice and some spices, a thin touch of vanilla custard. Dry, vibrant acidity and rounded sweet tannin. Concentration is a little overwhelming high alcohol but still thick body. Fruit and spice driven powerful Shiraz. Maybe no need to age long, enjoyable now. ABV14.5%
Sep 1st, 2019
A bit of Dark fruit backed up with hint of oak and mushroom and spice. Well structured. Soft tannin 7/10 . Acidity 6/10. Medium to full bodied. Well balanced but not quite long lasting
A bit of Dark fruit backed up with hint of oak and mushroom and spice. Well structured. Soft tannin 7/10 . Acidity 6/10. Medium to full bodied. Well balanced but not quite long lasting
2 people found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2019
Incredibly well done. At this pricepoint it's a winning Shiraz.
Incredibly well done. At this pricepoint it's a winning Shiraz.
2 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2017
Only says Shiraz, but if my research didn't steer me wrong, there may also be some cabernet in there as well. I believe that this, inaugral vintage of the Max's Shiraz by Penfolds, is only available in Australia. Named after the creator of the Grange, it certainly isn't that or the baby grange bin 389, but its got a long enough finish, and great complexity.
Only says Shiraz, but if my research didn't steer me wrong, there may also be some cabernet in there as well. I believe that this, inaugral vintage of the Max's Shiraz by Penfolds, is only available in Australia. Named after the creator of the Grange, it certainly isn't that or the baby grange bin 389, but its got a long enough finish, and great complexity.
2 people found it helpfulJun 26th, 2016
Take it to the Max. Lovely wine and very drinkable
Take it to the Max. Lovely wine and very drinkable
1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2016Aaron had this 9 years ago
Aaron had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2016I really liked this wine. Deep with a hint of butter at the end. Probably not for everyone but it hit me just right.
I really liked this wine. Deep with a hint of butter at the end. Probably not for everyone but it hit me just right.
Aug 2nd, 2024
It’s good but not our favorite. We’d buy it again but it isn’t a go to
It’s good but not our favorite. We’d buy it again but it isn’t a go to
Sep 6th, 2023