Penfolds Max's Chardonnay Size:75cl

Penfolds Max's Chardonnay Size:75clAdelaide Hills regional cues are evident on the nose. First impressions are of honeydew, melon and white peach. Grapefruit citrus notes are complemented by lemon lime curd, pistachio nuts, creamy cashew, nougat and a complexing subtle rock flint character. The palate is no less enticing, ripe white peach, finger lime and lemon sorbet. There is a sweet creamy biscuity character redolent of freshly baked cheesecake, most likely a lees battonage

mushroom and pine nut burgers with a red onion and tomato salsa

the warmer site contributing the expressive aromatics and the cooler site giving the mineral backbone and length

Medium intensity ruby in colour with a pink hint at the rim

Harvest timing was critical for preserving the freshness of the fruit

separating the free-run wine from the skins

and the three varieties of Champagne

The wine is then aged for one year in oak barrels

the wine was fined with bentonite and cold-stabilized before bottling to prevent tartaric precipitations in the bottle

For over 250 years

Palate: A creamy richness with some honey and spiced notes emerging

Ideal for serving with fish and shellfish

Wines from the Waterkloof Estate emphasise restraint