Robertson of Clare Wines - MAX V Bordeaux Style Blend

The MAX V has become the first Bordeaux Style blend grown, vintaged and bottled exclusively from the Clare Valley containing 5 of the noble varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot) and using an innovative barrel fermenting technique, called the 'Vinification Integrale' developed by one of the world's most prestigious French cooperages, Tonnellerie Baron.

Matured for 18 months in 100% new French oak from Tonnellerie Baron, Tonnellerie Demptos and Seguin Moreau, from utilising 5 different forests and 4 levels of toasting culminating in 19 variations of oak. The cooperages chosen supply some of the finest producers in the world and include Opus One (Mondavi-Napa Valley), Château la Dominique (Saint Emilion), Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Malartic Lagravière (Bordeaux- France), Cloudy Bay and Te Mata Estate (New Zealand).

Although production is limited, the 2005 MAX V is now available to all
wine enthusiasts and advocates of small batch winemaking. Please register your interest by contacting info@rocwines.com.au or visit ourORDERING PAGE for further details.

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What Australia's best selling wine author has to say about the 2005 MAX V
James Halliday states in his recently released 2008 Australian Wine Companion that ratings of 94 to 100 exemplify outstanding wines of the highest quality, usually with a distinguished pedigree.

Having been awarded a 95/100, a 5 Glass and a 5 Star Rating, the 2005 MAX V, featured in James Halliday’s 2008 Australia’s Best of the Best Cabernet Blends, listed in the TOP 10 amongst the likes of Houghton Jack Mann, Yarra Tering Dry Red No. 1 and Henschke Lenswood Abbott’s Prayer.

Click here to view James Halliday’s 2008 Best of the Best Australian Cabernet Blends.

Matthew Jukes Top 100 Best Australian Wines 2007 - London
2005 Max V Made from all five (count 'em) Bordeaux varieties, this collaboration between Leigh Eldredge and Simon Gilbert possesses huge power and sensationally raucous tannins! You'll need another glass of someone else's juicy Cabernet to recover from this wone. A cult classic in the making! You decide while I wallow in it.
Matthew Jukes (UK) Wine Writer

Huon Hooke
Dense, powerful and cleverly oak-infused, this is a 'Bordeaux blend' of cabernets sauvignon and franc, merlot, malbec and petit verdot. Deep, plushly textured and luxurious, this needs time to show its best. Cellar two to 15-plus years. 94/100.
Huon Hooke - Wine writer for the Sydney Morning Herald. Click here to view the article from Good Living, released Tuesday 19th June, 2007

Winestate Magazine
5 Stars & Equal top in Cabernet & Cabernet Blend Category with automatic entry into the Wine of the Year Awards 2007
Robertson of Clare MAX V clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot - 5 Stars

Click here for the review from the July / August 2007 Edition of Winestate Magazine.

'Real class', noted one judge. Great colour, Opulent jubey black fruit meets chocolaty oak on the nose. Long and velvety in the mouth; brimming over with mouthfilling sweet fruit and toasty wood flavours. $75.00

Critics Platinum Award
The Max V was the only Australian Red Wine to be awarded Platinum at the 2007 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition - San Diego

Gold Medal
The 2007 China Wine and Spirits Competition - Shanghai

Gold Medal
The 2007 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards - Australia
Results published in the Winewise October Issue 2007

The 2005 MAX V is a fascinating and attractive wine that bears resemblance to Bordeaux reds from warm years. The aromas and flavours are redcurrant and spice, and the tannins are firm and fine. Oak comes in on the finish but doesn’t overwhelm. – Highly Recommended