Penfolds, The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy On the palate this is

On the palate this is a fascinating wine of power and intensity yet without weight or heaviness

which features an explosive

Early summer was marked by a succession of violent storms that raised concerns of vine health

readers may remember that it's a cuvée produced from a parcel of Pinot Noir vines that used to go into the l'Ouverture cuvée

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Penfolds, The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy On the palate this isThis brand new Penfolds label pays homage to Grange founder, Max Schubert. Deep garnet purple in color, the 2012 The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz offers a slowly evolving, complex nose with baked berry, cassis and cedar notes over spice box and earth hints. Medium bodied with a rock solid foundation of grainy tannins and refreshing acidity, the muscular fruit is densely packed at this youthful stage, leading to a long if somewhat restrained finish.