Penfolds

Max's South Australia Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

8.927 ratings
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South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
David Walser

Love the blend and price of this wine.

Love the blend and price of this wine.

2 people found it helpfulMar 19th, 2021
David Walser

Always a great low cost wine. On special at the Treasury Store in Napa for $15

Always a great low cost wine. On special at the Treasury Store in Napa for $15

1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2020
David Walser

At home trying all the different Penfolds MAX’S. Learned about the MAX’S during a visit to Penfolds in Australia last year. This was one of our “go to” wines while in Houston earlier this year. I think it was about $21 at Total Wine. Bought an assorted case from the Napa Treasury store for $15. They have the Shiraz Cab, a Shiraz and a Cab. The blend is our favorite.

At home trying all the different Penfolds MAX’S. Learned about the MAX’S during a visit to Penfolds in Australia last year. This was one of our “go to” wines while in Houston earlier this year. I think it was about $21 at Total Wine. Bought an assorted case from the Napa Treasury store for $15. They have the Shiraz Cab, a Shiraz and a Cab. The blend is our favorite.

Nov 17th, 2020
Emily M

Fantastic wine. Fruit, light, well balanced. (2016)

Fantastic wine. Fruit, light, well balanced. (2016)

Apr 2nd, 2020
jk
9.3

Juicy robust and mildly tart. It hugs the tongue.

Juicy robust and mildly tart. It hugs the tongue.

Apr 2nd, 2020
David Walser

At Total Wine picking up some every day drinking wines that I’ve never had or haven’t had in quite awhile. I decided to grab a bottle of this Max for $17+. I saw this when in Australia last year and thought is must not have been a very good wine as it seems that the price in Australian $ was below $10. Brought a bottle back but haven’t tried it yet. This was a surprise find. Enjoyed with chicken pasta.

At Total Wine picking up some every day drinking wines that I’ve never had or haven’t had in quite awhile. I decided to grab a bottle of this Max for $17+. I saw this when in Australia last year and thought is must not have been a very good wine as it seems that the price in Australian $ was below $10. Brought a bottle back but haven’t tried it yet. This was a surprise find. Enjoyed with chicken pasta.

Mar 29th, 2020
Stuart Pollack

Strong and harsh. Too much acid to enjoy.

Strong and harsh. Too much acid to enjoy.

Jul 21st, 2019
Felix

Fruity with sharp edges

Fruity with sharp edges

Jun 15th, 2019
Eric Halim

What a surprise! Really good wine, so fruity on palate, i dont even sense much tannins while its still have some carb sav on it. A little sweet but still fine.. give it 60 mins air and enjoy it! Drink now-2028. Cheers!

What a surprise! Really good wine, so fruity on palate, i dont even sense much tannins while its still have some carb sav on it. A little sweet but still fine.. give it 60 mins air and enjoy it! Drink now-2028. Cheers!

Jan 5th, 2019
Ann Wirry

Jammy with a few purple flowers in the nose. Cherry cola on the palate. Smooth tannins and decent alcohol. Don’t get a ton of spice

Jammy with a few purple flowers in the nose. Cherry cola on the palate. Smooth tannins and decent alcohol. Don’t get a ton of spice

Dec 19th, 2018