Cabernets

Rated
5/5

Winery: Lake's Folly

Region: Hunter Valley

Variety: Cabernet Blend

Wine Type: Red

Langtons Classification: Classified

Price Guide: $96

   

Wine

Lake's Folly Cabernets is handpicked from low yielding estate vines in the Lower Hunter Valley. It blends Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Shiraz, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Dr Max Lake's decision to plant Cabernet in 1963 was considered to be an act of folly – the Hunter Valley was 'unsuitable' for Cabernet. More than 50 years later these same vines produce what is now a highly regarded wine.

The fruit is gently crushed and open fermented. The wine transfers to large old oak casks for six months of settling, then transfers once more to new and seasoned French oak to mature for 12 months.

Vibrant red, Lake's Folly Cabernets has pristine berry flavours, fine tannins and elegant oak, finishing long and balanced. Cellaring potential is 15 years.

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