ON-629238 QC-13566521

Penfolds Max's Shiraz/Cabernet 2021, South Australia

Red Blend Red Blend
South Australia, Australia

$29.95 (629238)

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  • 9090
90 pts
6
November 22, 2025

Critic Reviews (6)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is delicious, and for its size and weight very nicely balanced and poised. The texture is almost satin. Expect a...

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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D
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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

An homage to Penfold's first winemaker Max Schubert, this inky blend is generously proportioned but even-keeled. A...

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Elsa Macdonald, MW
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Elsa Macdonald, MW

60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. In this classic Australian blend the Cabernet firms up the tannins and acid...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Pepper, eucalyptus, violet and liquorice make for an engaging aromatic combo in this classic Aussie blend of 60/40...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Always a crunchy mouthful of shiraz and cabernet in ode to Penfold's OG winemaker Max Shubert, vigorous and animated...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A juicy-fruity, easy and appealing Max's from Penfolds in the fine 2021 vintage; it tacks a little heavily into...

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