Penfolds, The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy Early summer was marked by

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

The suave and highly seductive flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract while the finish displays focused power on the mildly warm finale

complicated by a sexy potpourri element

Bright magenta

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

Penfolds, The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy Early summer was marked byThis 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.