{"product_id":"lakes-folly-cabernets-2017-750ml","title":"Lake's Folly Cabernets 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"c-drawer__review\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qtlp6q\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eA Rare Hunter Valley Cabernets with cassis, fine tannins and graceful maturity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bndd7r\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eLake’s Folly Cabernets 2017 is a beautifully mature Hunter Valley red from one of Australia’s most historic boutique wineries. Made in the classic Lake’s Folly style, it is elegant, medium bodied and finely structured, showing Cabernet character without excessive weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eThe 2017 vintage has earned strong praise, with Halliday describing it as only 13% alcohol, yet full of juicy cassis and stone fruit tannins, calling it one of the all time great Follys. The winery’s own vintage note highlights fresh clean berry fruit, a smooth seamless palate, soft tannins, great length and excellent ageing potential. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1krg0gn\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, redcurrant, dark cherry, violets, cedar, tobacco leaf and gentle savoury spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"925\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium bodied, smooth and finely balanced with fresh red and black berry fruit, elegant acidity, soft tannins and subtle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, clean and persistent with lingering cassis, cedar, spice and classic Hunter Valley savoury detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4dkazj\" data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003eThis is a serious collector bottle from one of Australia’s most historic boutique wineries. The 2017 vintage is especially notable, with Halliday calling it one of the all time great Follys. Its balance, modest alcohol, ageing potential and limited availability make it a standout for collectors of mature Australian Cabernet blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 98 Points \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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. James Halliday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4cmpsb\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eDecant for 30 to 60 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed at around 16 to 18 degrees with roast lamb, grilled steak, duck, mushroom dishes, aged cheddar, slow cooked beef or rich tomato based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11f4sbw\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eLake’s Folly is one of the great names of the Hunter Valley and a landmark in Australian wine history. Established in 1963 by Doctor Max Lake, it is widely recognised as Australia’s first boutique winery, created at a time when small, quality focused estate wineries were still rare in this country. The estate became known for distinctive, long lived wines that reflected its Pokolbin vineyard site rather than following fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eThe winery has long been revered for its Cabernets, an unusual and deeply respected style in the Hunter Valley. While the region is often associated with Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, Lake’s Folly has shown for decades that Cabernet based blends can thrive in the Lower Hunter when handled with restraint, balance and care. Halliday Wine Companion notes that Lake’s Folly has long been revered for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, with terroir and climate producing a distinct wine style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eThe Cabernets are traditionally built around Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by varieties such as Merlot, Shiraz and Petit Verdot depending on the vintage. The result is not a heavy, blockbuster red, but a graceful, cellar worthy Australian Cabernet blend with perfume, savoury complexity and fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eToday, Lake’s Folly remains one of the Hunter Valley’s most collectible producers, valued for limited releases, estate character and wines that mature beautifully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7p6opv\" data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003eLake’s Folly Cabernets 2017 is drinking beautifully now, especially with decanting, but it still has further ageing potential. Enjoy now to 2037 under excellent storage conditions. With time, the wine should continue developing notes of cedar, leather, tobacco, dried herbs, earth and savoury spice while retaining its cassis and fine tannin structure.. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3658\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake’s Folly\u003cbr data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3701\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003cbr data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet blend\u003cbr data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3750\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunter Valley, New South Wales\u003cbr data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3800\"\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium bodied red wine\u003cbr data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now to 2037 under excellent conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":48768579633369,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Lake_s_Folly_Cabernets_2017_750ml.png?v=1780737880","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/lakes-folly-cabernets-2017-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}