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Penfolds Penfold's Max's Shiraz Cabernet
Penfolds · South Australia · Australia
$16.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
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
Blackberry and plum wrapped in baking spice, chocolatey oak and a savory Cabernet edge.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like full-bodied Australian Shiraz, Cabernet-Shiraz blends, or California Cabernet with generous dark fruit but more spice.
Why buy it
A dependable Penfolds red that brings the house's bold, polished style at an everyday-friendly price.
Best for
Grilled meats, hearty weeknight dinners and shoppers who want a familiar premium Australian name without moving into the higher Bin tiers.
Style
Dry, dark-fruited, medium-full to full-bodied, polished and gently oaked.
Drinks like
Australian Cabernet-Shiraz, warm-climate Shiraz, approachable New World red blends
Experience level
Easy for casual red-wine drinkers, with enough structure for enthusiasts who enjoy classic Australian blends.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled ribeye or sirloin with pepper · lamb burgers with rosemary · smoked brisket or saucy ribs · grilled portobello mushrooms with aged cheddar
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes, especially if the bottle tastes tight on opening
- Glassware:
- Bordeaux or large red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now through the near term; producer's viewed release notes indicate peak drinking through 2032 for the 2021 release
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet is a polished South Australian red blend with blackberry, plum, baking spice and integrated oak. The style is plush and approachable, with fresh acidity and fine but present tannins.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon blend
- Grapes
- Shiraz, 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
Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not stated in sources read
- Vineyard source:
- South Australia
- Vessel:
- French and American oak hogsheads noted on the viewed producer tech sheet
About the winery · Penfolds ›
Penfolds traces its origins to 1844, when Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold established the winery at Magill Estate in South Australia. Mary Penfold played a central role in the early development of the estate and its reputation. Max Schubert became Penfolds' first Chief Winemaker in 1948 and later created Grange, the wine that helped define the producer's modern fame. The Max's tier honors Schubert and is presented by Penfolds as a polished, approachable range focused on varietal character, fruit and structure.
Critic reviews
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“Inky-hued Cab-Shiraz blend... densely packed with dark fruit and spice.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Penfolds Penfold's Max's Shiraz Cabernet dry or sweet?
- Penfolds Penfold's Max's Shiraz Cabernet 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 Shiraz Cabernet taste like?
- Blackberry and plum wrapped in baking spice, chocolatey oak and a savory Cabernet edge.
- What food pairs with Penfolds Penfold's Max's Shiraz Cabernet?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or sirloin with pepper, lamb burgers with rosemary, smoked brisket or saucy ribs and grilled portobello mushrooms with aged cheddar.
- How should I serve Penfolds Penfold's Max's Shiraz Cabernet?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes, especially if the bottle tastes tight on opening. Glass: Bordeaux or large red wine glass.
- Is Penfolds Penfold's Max's Shiraz Cabernet a good value?
- At $16.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Penfolds Penfold's Max's Shiraz Cabernet?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.