Max's Rosé 2021
Penfolds
Max's Rosé 2021
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Penfolds
Max's Rosé 2021
Overview
Overview
Max’s Rosé is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert 1948 1975 a legend in Penfolds history Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those that followed, and allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow Max discovered the pleasure of drinking fresh bright Rosé on one of his early trips to Europe This wine has all the hallmarks of a well balanced, bright young Rosé crafted with early drinking in mind.
| Varietal | Rose |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 12.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2025 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Pork
Cheese
Pasta
Veg
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
An exotic amalgam of highly perfumed aromatics compete for attention: watermelon granita, fresh quince, juniper berries, sherbet, finger lime
and fresh cream.
Flavours and Palate
The palate is no less intriguing, with a texture as silky as talcum powder. A burst of refreshing flavours explodes across the palate lead by white pepper, wild white strawberries, Cara cara navel oranges and jasmine blossom. A slatey minerality brings some measure of austerity with a light phenolic grip tying the whole package together.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
South Australia
Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling.
Vintage Conditions
Vintage 2021 was celebrated by grape growers and winemakers across South Australia both for its long cool ripening and a return to respectable yields Despite a dry July, soil moisture levels were close to optimal as budburst commenced in spring Warm conditions throughout September ensured even budburst across the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Padthaway, while healthy rainfall from late September through to November promoted ideal canopy development Unlike the previous two seasons, conditions at
flowering allowed for a good fruit set. The summer of the 2020 21 growing season was the coolest in the past ten years, with no heat waves and only nine days over 35°C Several good rain periods in late January and early February ensured soil moisture levels were
optimal for veraison The final stages of ripening were slowed by cool conditions resulting in optimal flavour development Harvest was an orderly affair with grapes from the South East still being harvested in early May.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.