Review: Penfolds – Max’s Shiraz (2015)
Tasting Notes
The 2015 Max's Shiraz! It still has the distinctive bright red, printed plastic wrapper. There's probably sales numbers at Penfolds that show the effectiveness of this label that catches a casual buyer's eye. This year the wine was bought at a slightly more expensive price at the local store for $31.40 compared to $29.99 last year. The wine has fruits sourced from all over South Australia: McLaren Vale, Upper Adelaide, Wrattonbully, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, and Langhorne Creek. Matured in 24 months in new (10%), and seasoned (25%) French oak and seasoned American oak (65%).
How's the wine itself?
The wine has a youthful, bright, purple red colour. The nose has a strong sense of alcohol initially, this blows off after airing for a while. Revealed is an oaky, sawdust nose with a hint of nutmeg. On the palate there's chocolate-y dark fruits with dense juicy, berries and plum. To me it seems to taste a bit fuller and has more ripe fruits compared to previous vintages. Soft, powdery tannins wraps the fruits.
I think this wine will do well at it's target audience and worth a try for the price. A nice bottle to give as a gift or to take to a house party with the pretty packaging and all.
How's the wine itself?
The wine has a youthful, bright, purple red colour. The nose has a strong sense of alcohol initially, this blows off after airing for a while. Revealed is an oaky, sawdust nose with a hint of nutmeg. On the palate there's chocolate-y dark fruits with dense juicy, berries and plum. To me it seems to taste a bit fuller and has more ripe fruits compared to previous vintages. Soft, powdery tannins wraps the fruits.
I think this wine will do well at it's target audience and worth a try for the price. A nice bottle to give as a gift or to take to a house party with the pretty packaging and all.