Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14.5%)

Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon is a South Australian red wine made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a multi-region blend honouring former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert, with fruit sourced from Padthaway, Wrattonbully, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley, then matured in French and American oak barrels. The nose shows blackberry jam, cherry cordial, pencil shavings, dried native mint and cocoa powder, with sweet toasted vanilla bean, dark chocolate, cedar and cherry wood. The palate is plush with blood plum and blackberry, cranberry and yellow plum, bay leaf and sage, balanced acidity and dusty tannins. The finish is medium-long with earthy and herbal notes, cedar and dried mint.