{"title":"Lakes Folly","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2004-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2004 Lakes Folly Cabernets 750mL","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"review-space\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e90\/100 Points James Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb10\"\u003eLight to medium-bodied; clean and elegant; lots of finesse, simply needing a touch more flesh; 69% Cabernet Sauvignon\/Petit Verdot Merlot\/Shiraz. Drink to 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Halliday. June, 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb10\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Auction Stock, Ullage OK, Label: Scuffed \u0026amp; showing deterioration, front and back \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 69%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetit Verdot 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiraz 8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerlot 8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle Number # 777\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALC 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 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 style and is tipped to cellar for more than two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2004 Cabernets | Score: 92\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason – Very good growing and vintage conditions. Dry harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e Vibrant brick red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e Displays cherry, violets and some mocha coffee aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e Fantastic. Perfect balance and great fruit sweetness. A very classy, elegantly structured style that drinks so well even right now, but will age gracefully for up to 20 years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JC2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41856253231167,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/IMG_1144.png?v=1751805216"},{"product_id":"1999-lakes-folly-cabernets-1500ml","title":"1999 Lakes Folly Cabernets 1500mL","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"review-space\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e90\/100 Points James Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb10\"\u003eMedium red-purple; the bouquet is sweet and ripe, with a distinctive mix of small, dark berry fruit and earth. The palate opens with ripe, soft, fleshy fruit before distinctly regional savory \/ earthy characters take over towards the finish; the parts need time to come together. Drink to 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Halliday. June, 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb10\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Auction Stock, Ullage INTO NECK, Minor Seepage is evident, Label: Scuffed \u0026amp; showing deterioration, front and back \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 62%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetit Verdot 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiraz 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerlot 8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Number #659\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003eAlcohol Volume \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e13.20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 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 style and is tipped to cellar for more than two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2004 Cabernets | Score: 92\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason – Very good growing and vintage conditions. Dry harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e Vibrant brick red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e Displays cherry, violets and some mocha coffee aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e Fantastic. Perfect balance and great fruit sweetness. A very classy, elegantly structured style that drinks so well even right now, but will age gracefully for up to 20 years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JC2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41856257065023,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/IMG_1142.png?v=1751806133"},{"product_id":"2010-lakes-folly-chardonnay","title":"2010 Lakes Folly Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 Lake's Folly Chardonnay from Australia's Hunter Valley is considered a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGood vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the winery, known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ecomplexity, minerality, and aging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing notes of citrus, stone fruit, toasted nuts, and a creamy texture with bright acidity, often described as having a \"buttered toast\" and \"flinty\" profile, remaining fresh and complex even years after release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"V2MD2_c,V2MD2_d\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=V2MD2_b\/TKHnVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA \"Good\" vintage with some late rain, allowing vines to stay fresh, notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLake's Folly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExpect lemon confit, peach, citrus, hints of vanilla\/oak, almond meal, flint, and earthy notes, with a textural, minerally, and fresh finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA mid-weight, complex, and age-worthy Chardonnay, often with no\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emalolactic fermentation, maintaining vibrancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLike many Lake's Folly Chardonnays, it's built to age well, with reviews showing it holding up strongly years later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eReviews \u0026amp; When to Drink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCellarTracker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUsers noted it still drinking well in 2020-2021, with notes of lemon curd, nectarine, and creamy texture, suggesting it was still in good shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGeneral Consensus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA classic, age-worthy Hunter Chardonnay that's complex and enjoyable now or with further cellaring, praised for its structure and depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason – Good growing season; some late vintage rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour – Light gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose – Lifted, clean aromas of citrus and stone fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate – Fine and beautifully integrated. Stone fruit characters mesh with a creamy textural mouth feel from its time spent on yeast lees in barrel. Wonderful balance and length of flavour, as are the hallmarks of this Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol – 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2026SAND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42830075559999,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/white-wine-chardonnay-lake-s-folly-dessert-wine-wine_1.jpg?v=1768311702"},{"product_id":"2016-lakes-folly-hunter-valley-cabernets","title":"2016 Lakes Folly Hunter Valley Cabernets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake's Folly Cabernets is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot 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 old casks for six months for settling, and then into small French oak barriques (new and one- and two-year-old) for approximately one year before bottling. Excellent long-term cellaring potential of up to 20 years, depending on the vintage. - Winery Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia's first boutique winery, Lake's Folly was established by Doctor Max Lake and his family in 1963. Still family-owned more than 50 years later, Peter and Lee Fogarty and family, along with winemaker Rod Kempe, continue to maintain the quality and integrity of this significant vineyard. Our two flagship wines; a Cabernet blend and a Chardonnay; are produced in limited quantities and are grown, vintaged and made on the Estate. The wine styles are restrained and elegant, showing finesse and complexity. They have clarity of structure and great length of flavour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2026SAND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42863836037183,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/POS-133624_360x_1.jpg?v=1769603134"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cellarlinkauctions.com\/collections\/lakes-folly-1.oembed","provider":"Cellar Link Auctions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}