Penfolds, The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz other_regions (from Creux Brouillard and the

(from Creux Brouillard and the villages portion of Clos Prieur)

Coming from a site in the northern portion of the appellation

3 ha of 40+ year old vines)

but some that had stopped with significant residual sugar over the winter began fermenting again in early summer of last year

rocks and iron ore over a core of black cherries

Penfolds, The Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz other_regions (from Creux Brouillard and theThis 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.