The 2024 Lake’s Folly Cabernets is the flagship red blend from one of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic wineries, combining Cabernet Sauvignon with a small proportion of Shiraz in the estate’s traditional style. First established in 1963, Lake’s Folly Cabernets has earned a reputation for producing elegant, age-worthy wines that balance power with finesse. The nose is complex and lifted, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum alongside notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, bay leaf and subtle spice.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright natural acidity providing structure and balance. Flavours of cassis, blackberry and red currant are layered with savoury notes of graphite, dried herbs and gentle oak influence, creating a wine of depth and refinement. The Shiraz component adds texture and complexity, while the finish is long, poised and persistent with lingering dark fruit and savoury detail.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding Australian red for customers who appreciate classic Cabernet-based blends with elegance and cellar potential. Its balance of concentrated fruit, fine tannins and savoury complexity makes it a superb match for roast lamb, premium beef cuts, beef Wellington and aged hard cheeses. Drinking beautifully with decanting now, it will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years, rewarding careful cellaring with additional complexity and nuance.
