One doesn’t normally associate top flight Cabernet with the Hunter Valley but Lakes Folly , founded by ex surgeon Dr Max Lake (now past) turned that notion on its head and has been making top flight Cabernets for decades. This wine has strong mint aromas with some spice. Red fruited. Would stump a lot of tasters in a blind tasting as to its origins. If anyone can do Cabernets in the Hunter Valley it would be Lakes Folly.
One doesn’t normally associate top flight Cabernet with the Hunter Valley but Lakes Folly , founded by ex surgeon Dr Max Lake (now past) turned that notion on its head and has been making top flight Cabernets for decades. This wine has strong mint aromas with some spice. Red fruited. Would stump a lot of tasters in a blind tasting as to its origins. If anyone can do Cabernets in the Hunter Valley it would be Lakes Folly.
Jul 3rd, 2025
A bit of VA and somehow unbalanced acidity.
A bit of VA and somehow unbalanced acidity.
Jun 7th, 2020
2011. It still has time. A little green on the nose but sensational on the palate
2011. It still has time. A little green on the nose but sensational on the palate
May 29th, 2020
Very nice sip
A good amount of oak influence that tends to disappear with decanting
Long after taste
Good raspberry freshness
Leathery, cinnamon, earthy
Altogether still in good shape
No sediments at all
Not rush to open it
Very nice sip
A good amount of oak influence that tends to disappear with decanting
Long after taste
Good raspberry freshness
Leathery, cinnamon, earthy
Altogether still in good shape
No sediments at all
Not rush to open it
Sep 20th, 2019Palate definitely better than the nose
Oaky on the nose, but very fresh and easy drinking.
Palate definitely better than the nose
Oaky on the nose, but very fresh and easy drinking.
Jun 14th, 2019Still in an amazing condition
Fruit, spices, plenty of flesh and flavour
Smooth and long
At least other 10 years easy
12%
One of my favourite Oz red
🙏🙏
Still in an amazing condition
Fruit, spices, plenty of flesh and flavour
Smooth and long
At least other 10 years easy
12%
One of my favourite Oz red
🙏🙏
Jun 10th, 2018Always great to open an old bottle
It needed time to open up
It just tells me again that alcohol is not necessary
12.2%
Long, nice drop
I'd buy more
1983 was better to my palate though 😜
Always great to open an old bottle
It needed time to open up
It just tells me again that alcohol is not necessary
12.2%
Long, nice drop
I'd buy more
1983 was better to my palate though 😜
Feb 25th, 2018
Lovely Hunter Bordeaux blend. Deep rich blackberry fruit and cedary oak. Looks stunning at 13yo
Lovely Hunter Bordeaux blend. Deep rich blackberry fruit and cedary oak. Looks stunning at 13yo
Jul 24th, 2017Still finishing off tasting notes from Cab tasting back in May. A blend from the brilliant 2014 vintage in the Hunter Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon 61% with Shiraz and Petit Verdot. Gorgeous perfume with typical Hunter earthiness. Light to medium weight but M+ Intensity. Hunter Valley at its best.
Still finishing off tasting notes from Cab tasting back in May. A blend from the brilliant 2014 vintage in the Hunter Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon 61% with Shiraz and Petit Verdot. Gorgeous perfume with typical Hunter earthiness. Light to medium weight but M+ Intensity. Hunter Valley at its best.
May 30th, 2017Still young, marvellous vintage, long finish, long life👍
Still young, marvellous vintage, long finish, long life👍
Feb 12th, 2017
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
