One of the world's most recognized marques, Penfolds define the classic Aussie accord of Cabernet and Shiraz, a genre unto itself, into an approachable, freshly flavoured, early drinking style. Dr Penfold held a firm belief in the medicinal value of wine and obtained cuttings from the south of France, replanting them around his homestead in Adelaide Hills. Max Schubert called on the fruit of these ancient cuttings in the 1940s as he began his trials in formulating the mighty Grange. He now lends his name to a splendid construct of sound structure and succulence of fruit.

Penfolds are custodians of a great tradition in innovation, pioneering and understanding of the chemistry of wine, developing and refining the concept of the definitive Australian style. Drawing on Penfolds extensive vineyard resources, Max affords every enthusiast of good red wine, with an accessible experience in Shiraz Cabernet at its finest. Harvests are drawn from a tally of superior vineyards and vinified to the enduring Penfold claret style. Upon completion of ferments, batches are filled to a selection of seasoned and new French and American oak for a year's maturation.