Established in 1963 by Doctor Max Lake – Lake’s Folly was Australia’s first boutique winery. Peter & Lee Fogarty and family purchased the vineyard in early 2000 and now maintain the quality and integrity of this renowned vineyard along with winemaker Rodney Kempe.
A Cabernet blend and a Chardonnay are the two flagship wines made in limited quantities – both grown, vintaged and bottled on the Estate. The styles are restrained and elegant, showing finesse and complexity – they have clarity of structure and great length of flavour. These highly collectable wines are an institution among Australian fine wine lovers.
94 Points James Halliday
Bright, light crimson-purple; a multi-faceted bouquet, fruit, oak and earth influences all intermingling; the palate has bright and lively red fruits in a medium-bodied frame; scores for its great balance, line and length. Give it 5 years’ peace, then enjoy for the next 15. Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot. Drink to 2027.