{"product_id":"2015-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2015 Lakes Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Lake's Folly Cabernets is a classic Hunter Valley red from one of Australia's most historic boutique estates. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Shiraz, it is made from low-yielding, estate-grown, hand-harvested fruit and carries the quiet composure and long, savoury structure that define Lake's Folly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRated Excellent in the Langton's Classification of Australian Wine, Lake's Folly Cabernets is a cellar-worthy Australian Bordeaux blend with mature black fruit, savoury oak and refined tannin detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was open-fermented to build softer, more subtle tannins, then transferred to large old casks for six months of settling. It was then matured in small French oak barriques, including new, one-year-old and two-year-old barrels, for approximately one year before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassic Hunter Valley Cabernet blend from Lake's Folly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated Excellent in the Langton's Classification of Australian Wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e93 points from Lake's Folly, updated 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e94 points from Jeremy Oliver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Shiraz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-yielding estate-grown fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen-fermented and matured in French oak barriques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e94 points - Jeremy Oliver, tasted January 2016.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e93 points - Lake's Folly: \"Deep brick red colour, with aromas of dark fruits like black cherry, hints of violets, liquorice and charred oak.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e92 points - Toni Paterson, The Real Review: \"I enjoy the quiet composure of this wine.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep brick red in colour with aromas of black cherry, dark fruits, violets, liquorice and charred oak. The palate is soft and generous for a medium-bodied wine, with blackberry fruit, excellent fruit sweetness, balance and trademark length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with beef, venison, roast lamb, mushroom ragout, slow-braised short rib or aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now to 2030, based on the producer's updated 2026 drinking guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Lake's Folly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake's Folly is one of the Hunter Valley's most respected boutique producers, known for elegant, long-lived Cabernet-based reds and Chardonnay. Its Cabernets blend is a signature estate wine, combining low yields, traditional fermentation and careful French oak maturation to produce refined, age-worthy Australian red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Lake's Folly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine: Cabernets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Hunter Valley, New South Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOak: French oak barriques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWinemaking: Open fermented\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Langtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52349967663406,"sku":"6600125552","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/409_2015_Lake_s_Folly_Cabernets_Hunter_Valley_750ml.jpg?v=1784867442","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2015-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}