2001 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml

Awards, Ratings & Reviews 97/100 — Jeremy Oliver · 2001 Vintage · Tasted: Jan 2003 When to drink: 2021–2031 About This Wine Lake’s Folly Cabernets is a classic Hunter Valley Bordeaux-style blend made from low-yielding, estate-grown, hand-picked fruit. The 2001 vintage shows a refined, balanced profile shaped by open fermentation for softer tannins, followed by maturation in oak. The wine builds quietly rather than forcefully, offering structure, longevity and a composed, savoury expression typical of Lake’s Folly. About the Winery Lake’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. Specifications Vintage: 2001 Grape Variety: Bordeaux Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz) Region: Hunter Valley / New South Wales / Australia Alcohol: 12–13% Sweetness: Dry Winemaking: Open fermentation; transferred to large old casks for settling (6 months) Ageing: Approximately 12 months in French oak barriques (new, one- and two-year-old) Closure: Cork or screwcap Drinking Window: 2010–2031