Deep Wine Discounts | Mix & Match Your Favorites | Build a 12-Bottle Case
WineDiscounts.com

Showing image 1 of 1: Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon 750 Ml front bottle

Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon

Penfolds · South Australia · Australia

88 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$16.99
1

Only 2 left in stock

Building a case?

Add this wine to your mix-and-match 12-bottle case — every bottle at our already-low everyday price.

Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, is $25.99. If you want to spend less, Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon is $11.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Dark and red Cabernet fruit with cedar, vanilla spice, dried herbs and a savory edge, carried by fresh acidity and fine tannins.

You’ll like this if…

A good pick if you enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon with fruit concentration, moderate oak spice and a firmer food-friendly finish.

Why buy it

It brings the Penfolds house style into a more everyday price range, with clear Cabernet character and enough structure for grilled meats.

Best for

A hearty dinner red rather than a light sipping wine.

Style

Dry, medium-full to full-bodied Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with polished oak, fresh acidity and fine tannin.

Drinks like

South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra-inspired Cabernet, ripe Bordeaux-style reds with cedar and herb notes

Experience level

Approachable for casual Cabernet drinkers, with enough savory detail for more experienced shoppers.

Flavor notes

Fruitred currantfresh cranberryred fruitblue fruitblack fruit
Earthsavory charcuterie note
Oakcedarvanilla chai
Spicecinnamondried Italian herbs

Pairs well with

Beef: grilled steak(critic pick)

Poultry: roast chicken with rosemary and mushrooms

Best occasions

weeknight steak nightbackyard grillingCabernet fans looking for an Australian optioncasual dinner with hearty food

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
20 minutes if opened young; otherwise pour and let it breathe in the glass
Glassware:
Bordeaux or other large red-wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Producer tasting note for the current 2022 release indicates now-2031; shelf vintage may vary.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A polished South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon in Penfolds' Max's range, with red currant, cranberry, dark fruit, cinnamon, vanilla chai and cedar notes. Silky tannins and refreshing acidity make it approachable for weeknight steak, burgers or herb-seasoned roasts.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
Penfolds
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Appellation
South Australia
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14.5%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

Explore

Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
South Australia
About the winery · Penfolds ›

Penfolds traces its history to 1844, when Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold established the winery at Magill Estate in South Australia. The company grew into one of Australia's most recognized wine producers, with Mary Penfold playing a central role in its early development. Max Schubert became Penfolds' first Chief Winemaker in 1948 and later created Grange, helping define the producer's modern reputation. The Max's range honors Schubert's influence and is presented by Penfolds as an expression of its house style.

Critic reviews

88/100Wine Enthusiast

“Blackberry, blood plum and dried mint with cedar and toasted coconut oak notes.”

Reviewed: Penfolds 2021 Max's Cabernet Sauvignon (2021) — Christina Pickard, 2024-09-01 · source
Trade up

Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon · California

$25.99
Easier on the wallet

Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon · California

$11.99

More Cabernet Sauvignon

Explore more from Penfolds

You may also like

More wines from South Australia

Frequently asked questions

Is Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
Dark and red Cabernet fruit with cedar, vanilla spice, dried herbs and a savory edge, carried by fresh acidity and fine tannins.
What food pairs with Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon?
It pairs well with grilled steak, burgers with cheddar and caramelized onion, roast chicken with rosemary and mushrooms and lentil shepherd's pie.
How should I serve Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon?
Serve at 60-65°F. 20 minutes if opened young; otherwise pour and let it breathe in the glass. Glass: Bordeaux or other large red-wine glass.
Is Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
At $16.99 it carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon?
Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $11.99. See Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Penfolds Penfold's Max's Cabernet Sauvignon?
750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.