Lake's FollyCabernets 2004
Dry, Full Bodied style of Red Field Blend
Hunter Valley, Australia
About this product
Dry, Full Bodied style of Red Field BlendHunter Valley, AustraliaOne of the true pioneers of the Hunter Valley region, Max Lake and his family began Lake's Folly in 1963. Making only 2 wines and concentrating most on their iconic Cabernet blend, Lake's definitely take the laid back approach to winemaking. Utilising traditional methods like hand picking, gentle crushing and open top fermenters, the Lake's Folly Cabernet is a lovely hark back to an old Australian 'Claret' style. The 2004 comes from a dry, cool vintage, resulting in a wine of true elegance and s
One of the true pioneers of the Hunter Valley region, Max Lake and his family began Lake's Folly in 1963. Making only 2 wines and concentrating most on their iconic Cabernet blend, Lake's definitely take the laid back approach to winemaking. Utilising traditional methods like hand picking, gentle crushing and open top fermenters, the Lake's Folly Cabernet is a lovely hark back to an old Australian 'Claret' style. The 2004 comes from a dry, cool vintage, resulting in a wine of true elegance and s
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeRed Field Blend
- Size750ML
- RegionHunter Valley
- Current Vintage2004
- Alcohol Volume8%
- Langtons ClassifiedExcellent
- CountryAustralia
- StateNew South Wales
- Brand NameLake's Folly
- Wine MakerRod Kempe
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2004
90 points Halliday Wine Companion
Light to medium-bodied; clean and elegant; lots of finesse, simply needing a touch more flesh; 69% Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot Merlot/Shiraz.
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