Lake's Folly Cabernets Blend 1996, Hunter Valley NSW, Australia
Lakes FollyAbout the Winery
Established by Dr Max Lake in 1963, Lake's Folly was one of Australia's first boutique wineries. The 'crisis of expectations' is an ironic portrayal for his quick overview renowned wines. The Cabernet however is back in structure outlining the enigmatic reality that the climate in the winemaker's mind is as critical as vineyard site. The vineyard is situated on a blend of volcanic and alluvial soils. The Cabernet is open aged and afterward developed for roughly 12 months in a blend of new and utilized French oak barriques, the extent of new oak running from 1/3 to a 1/2 relying upon vintage. The Cabernet is an exquisite perfumed style with violet, blackcurrant, hearty characters, fine-grained tannins and basic flavorful oak.
Winery Details
Lake’s Folly Vineyard
2416 Broke Road Pokolbin
NSW 2320, Australia
Phone: 02 49987507
About the Wine
Wild, concentrated however slightly herbal and hearty fragrance of cassis and plums with cedary chocolate oak. Profoundly seasoned, smooth and luxurious, rather rich and concentrated for this name, yet long, consistent and finely adjusted. Completes with leathery suggestions of dark plums, olives, cedar and chocolate.