{"product_id":"2012-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","title":"2012 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Lake's Folly Cabernets 750ml is a refined and highly collectible Cabernet Sauvignon blend from one of Australia's most historic boutique wineries. Established in 1963 by Dr Max Lake, Lake's Folly is widely recognised as Australia's first boutique winery and has earned an enduring reputation for producing elegant, age-worthy wines from its Hunter Valley estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in limited quantities and grown, vintaged and bottled entirely on the estate, Lake's Folly Cabernets has become an institution among Australian fine wine collectors. The 2012 vintage exemplifies the winery's signature style of restraint, finesse and complexity, offering a sophisticated expression of Cabernet-based winemaking with exceptional ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 growing season in Hunter Valley delivered fruit of excellent quality, allowing Lake's Folly to craft a wine with purity, balance and varietal definition. Careful vineyard management and favourable ripening conditions resulted in Cabernet fruit with vibrant acidity, fine tannin structure and concentrated flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage produced wines of elegance and longevity, perfectly suited to the classic Lake's Folly house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLake's Folly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunter Valley, New South Wales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritic Score\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellaring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrough 2032+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElegant Medium to Full-Bodied Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby red with excellent brightness and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle and elegant, displaying aromas of cassis, dark plum, cranberry and fresh cedar, layered with subtle chocolate oak, violet florals and dusty herbal nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefined and beautifully structured, offering vibrant red and black berry fruits with a mouthwatering freshness. The wine builds intensity across the palate while maintaining remarkable poise and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, focused and persistent, supported by fine dusty tannins, cedary oak and savoury undertones that contribute complexity and sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake's Folly Cabernets is produced exclusively from estate-grown fruit in Hunter Valley and remains one of the winery's two flagship wines. Crafted in limited quantities, the wine reflects a philosophy centred on elegance, structure and vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the guidance of winemaker Rodney Kempe, careful fruit selection and restrained winemaking techniques allow the purity of the fruit and the character of the vineyard to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Buy This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Australia's first boutique winery, established in 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Australia's most collectible Cabernet blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate-grown, vintaged and bottled in Hunter Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwarded 95 Points by Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic expression of elegance, finesse and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in limited quantities each vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cellaring potential through 2032 and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Lake's Folly Cabernets pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb with rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with berry reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar and hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready showing excellent development and complexity, the 2012 Lake's Folly Cabernets continues to possess the freshness and structure required for further ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended drinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2032+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJeremy Oliver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Gentle and elegant, this sophisticated cabernet blend unfolds a primary, pastille-like bouquet of vibrant cassis, dark plums, cranberries and fresh cedar\/chocolate oak.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51335516913979,"sku":"6570774995","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2012Lake_sFollyCabernets750ml.png?v=1781246236","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2012-lakes-folly-cabernets-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}