{"title":"Lake's Folly","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Lake’s Folly, a benchmark Hunter Valley winery. Shop refined Cabernet blends and Chardonnay crafted with precision, restraint, and classic regional style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2023 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLake's Folly Cabernets is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz made from low-yielding, estate-grown, hand-picked fruit. The fruit is open-fermented producing softer, more subtle tannins, and then transferred to large format casks for six months for settling, and then into small French oak barriques (new, one-year-old and two-year-old) for approximately one year before bottling. Excellent long-term cellaring potential of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 years, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRated: Excellent – Langtons Classification of Australian Wine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lake's Folly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hunter Valley, New South Wales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e2026-2046\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"review-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points James Halliday:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A classic blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz and petit verdot, hand-picked, berry-sorted by hand, cultured yeast, 7 days on skins, matured for 18 months in French oak (30% new). Only 13% alcohol, but gloriously juicy cassis and stone fruit tannins. The paradox is a blazing hot summer and one of the all-time great Follys. Drink to 2047.\" \u003ci\u003e- James Halliday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736121569643,"sku":"SK21775213","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2009_Lake_s_Folly_Hunter_Valley_Cabernets_cb9aea15-a75b-4b46-b495-75fa5f5b2b8a.jpg?v=1767587270"},{"product_id":"2006-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2006 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Label Stain\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted from one of Australia’s most historic boutique wineries, the 2006 Lake’s Folly Cabernets blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, sourced exclusively from the estate vineyard in Hunter Valley. The vintage benefited from a long, mild growing season, yielding fruit of exceptional balance and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wine presents a deep ruby hue with aromatic layers of blackcurrant, cedar, bay leaf, and graphite, evolving into hints of leather and tobacco with age. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely textured, with flavors of ripe dark berries, earthy undertones, and supple tannins leading into a long, elegant finish. Matured in French oak, this wine reflects Old World finesse with Australian terroir character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCellaring potential has been excellent; the 2006 vintage shows refined integration and can be enjoyed now or held for a few more years under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect alongside lamb cutlets, roast duck, hard cheeses, or mushroom-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736123765099,"sku":"SK17144945","price":152.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2006Lake_sFollyCabernets750ml_4dac5d47-9795-45e9-b26e-d0c2a2628639.jpg?v=1767587353"},{"product_id":"2014-lakes-folly-hunter-valley-cabernets-750ml","title":"2014 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLake's Folly Cabernets is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz crafted from low-yield, estate-grown, hand-picked grapes. The fruit undergoes open fermentation, resulting in softer, subtler tannins, followed by six months in large old casks for settling. It is then aged in small French oak barriques (new and one- to two-year-old) for about a year before bottling. This wine has excellent long-term cellaring potential of up to 20 years, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated: Excellent – Langton's Classification of Australian Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736146243947,"sku":"SK10353008","price":157.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2008_Lake_s_Folly_Hunter_Valley_Cabernets_750ml.jpg?v=1767588235"},{"product_id":"2022-lakes-folly-shiraz-merlot-petit-verdot-750ml","title":"2022 Lake's Folly Red Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eThis wine is in a class of its own, personifying elegance, distinctiveness and originality. It defies conventional stereotypes, and thankfully so! This does not look like a Hunter wine, nor does it look like its unorthodox blend of 47\/34\/19% shiraz\/merlot\/petit verdot, all estate-grown. But it does look like a Lake's Folly, with all its purity, layers, perfume, composure and harmony. Few wineries have such a powerful and consistent style signature, and for this, it deserves high praise. Unashamedly medium-bodied with an ever-so-fine palate packed with notes of damson plum, cherry brandy, white roses, native violet and tuberose. It is graceful and has finesse and clarity in a way that few wines do. The oak handling has been exceptional, and the tannins are near-silent but ever-present. And all this in a challenging year. 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Soft tannins and a wonderful acid balance complement what must be one of the best Cabernets made here in the past decade. A structured, stylish wine that drinks well now, but will mature beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Hunter Valley \/ New South Wales \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: Oaked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Cork or screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2014–2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736191627627,"sku":"SK29500642","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/549LAKE_SFOLLYCabernets_HunterValley2009Bottle_225d6070-1c7f-4954-977a-fb4ecd002ef7.png?v=1769738472"},{"product_id":"2017-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2017 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLake's Folly Cabernets is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz crafted from low-yield, estate-grown, hand-picked grapes. The fruit undergoes open fermentation, resulting in softer, subtler tannins, followed by six months in large old casks for settling. It is then aged in small French oak barriques (new and one- to two-year-old) for about a year before bottling. This wine has excellent long-term cellaring potential of up to 20 years, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eThe blend varies according to vintage. Some releases have been 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with others a more traditional Bordeaux blend. Please contact your merchant for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eAlcohol ABV: 12 - 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eDrinking Window: \u003cspan\u003e2024-2047\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"review-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points James Halliday:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A classic blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz and petit verdot, hand-picked, berry-sorted by hand, cultured yeast, 7 days on skins, matured for 18 months in French oak (30% new). Only 13% alcohol, but gloriously juicy cassis and stone fruit tannins. The paradox is a blazing hot summer and one of the all-time great Follys. Drink to 2047.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- James Halliday. June, 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736191660395,"sku":"SK32461698","price":168.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2009_Lake_s_Folly_Hunter_Valley_Cabernets_63988055-baf3-4f4b-804a-d53c20a597ee.jpg?v=1767589284"},{"product_id":"2008-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2008 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLake's Folly Cabernets is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz crafted from low-yield, estate-grown, hand-picked grapes. The fruit undergoes open fermentation, resulting in softer, subtler tannins, followed by six months in large old casks for settling. It is then aged in small French oak barriques (new and one- to two-year-old) for about a year before bottling. This wine has excellent long-term cellaring potential of up to 20 years, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eThe blend varies according to vintage. Some releases have been 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with others a more traditional Bordeaux blend. Please contact your merchant for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eAlcohol ABV: 12 - 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"review-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: (2008 vintage) \"Despite the nomenclature, this always has a faint dollop of shiraz in the mix and yet, the semblance to fine Pauillac is often uncanny. These wines are mid-weighted, delicate, refined of tannin and of a certain pedigree stamped with the capacity for long-term aging. Notes of saddle leather, kelp, clove, licorice root and graphite. Nothing intrusive, but for the warm and nourishing feel of umami sloshing about the mouth. A little short to be the disciplinarian, but this is a wine that offers immense pleasure and the right to celebrate based on its absolute, unequivocal readiness to drink up. Now! Screw cap.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e94\/100\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736191693163,"sku":"SK62226228","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/6002008LAKE_SFOLLYFollyRed_HunterValley.png?v=1769735646"},{"product_id":"2004-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2004 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Label Stain\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jeremy Oliver · 2004 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eTasted: Jan 2005 · \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — CellarTracker · 2004 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake's Folly Cabernets is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz made from low-yielding, estate-grown, hand-picked fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour – Vibrant brick red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose – Displays cherry, violets and some mocha coffee aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate – Fantastic. Perfect balance and great fruit sweetness. 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The wine builds quietly rather than forcefully, offering structure, longevity and a composed, savoury expression typical of Lake’s Folly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake’s Folly is one of the Hunter Valley’s most respected boutique estates, established in 1963 and known for its small-production, age-worthy wines. Estate-grown fruit, low yields and traditional winemaking underpin the house style, with a focus on balance, restraint and longevity rather than power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Bordeaux Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Hunter Valley \/ New South Wales \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 12–13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaking: Open fermentation; transferred to large old casks for settling (6 months)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgeing: Approximately 12 months in French oak barriques (new, one- and two-year-old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Cork or screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2010–2031\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52895807701355,"sku":"SK38478200","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/149LAKE_SFOLLYCabernets_HunterValley2001Bottle_5124a9fc-dcb6-456f-a38d-7fa53d838071.png?v=1780389350"},{"product_id":"2018-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2018 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003c!-- BLOCK 1 — PRODUCT DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Jeremy Oliver (2018 Vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – CellarTracker (2018 Vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake’s Folly Cabernets is a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Shiraz, made from low-yielding, estate-grown, hand-picked fruit. 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