Max's Shiraz 2022
Penfolds
Max's Shiraz 2022
Penfolds
Max's Shiraz 2022
Overview
Overview
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz 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 who followed in his footsteps, allowing the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow. A contemporary offering of South Australian Shiraz, this release provides a fruit-driven wine which is generous in flavour and persistent across the palate.
*Please note there is a 5 case limit per order for this product.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi-Region Blend |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2031 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Shiraz wearing its varietal colours with pride. The nose is first greeted by generous red fruits: punnets of cherries, raspberries, and cranberries. A suggestion of fresh ripe plums reinforces the identity. Complementary notes of white fruit cake, summer pudding and vanilla sponge round out the sweet notes. A wet steel ferrous note provides further intrigue, while savoury Mediterranean vegetables add to the generous allure.
Flavours and Palate
The palate is wonderfully smooth, with graphite-like silky tannins and steely acidity. The flavour profile leans into bright red currants, rhubarb, cranberry and goji with a suggestion of sourdough crust. Highly focused and precise with a mouthfeel that sharpens to a point. Very approachable upon release.
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
The 2022 growing season began with above-average rainfall in winter and spring. Despite lower-than-typical rainfall in August and September, October brought abundant falls that set our vines on a course for success. Summer was characterised by mild conditions, with temperatures exceeding 35°C on only a handful of occasions. This environment was conducive to slow and steady grape maturation and resulted in veraison occurring a month later than usual. The additional hang time on the vine proved advantageous as it fostered exceptional flavours, ripe tannins and finely tuned acidity.
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.