Winetastic

Before planning our most recent day trip to the hunter, I trolled the various aussie wine forums and asked around for suggestions on wineries to visit. Lakes Folly was one name which came up on a regular basis, however we turned up to the cellar door having absolutely no idea what to expect.

Lakes Folly are a small operation producing around 4500 cases a year. They produce two different wines, surprisingly neither are predominantly Semillon or Shiraz, infact Lakes Folly produce a chardonnay and a cabernet blend, both of which sell for around $45 a bottle. The 2004 Chardonnay is already sold out, so we only had the opportunity to taste one wine, the Lakes Folly Cabernets 2004 ($45). Well balanced with lovely red fruits showing through, I was most impressed by the length of this wine.

I should mention the high quality booklet which is available at the cellar door, containing a wealth of information on the history of the winery, storage and serving advice, along with vintage ratings and drinking windows right back to 1966.

The conclusion? If the wines fall within your budget, Lakes Folly are certainly worth a visit.

Website: http://www.lakesfolly.com.au