2001 Lake's Folly Cabernets 375ml Half bottle

The 2001 Lake’s Folly Cabernets Half Bottle is a rare and beautifully matured example of one of Australia’s most historic Bordeaux-style blends. Produced by Lake’s Folly, this wine reflects the estate’s long-standing philosophy of elegance, restraint, and exceptional ageing potential.

Lake’s Folly Cabernets is traditionally led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, crafted in a classical style that prioritises balance and savoury complexity over sheer power. The Hunter Valley’s warm climate and unique conditions produce Cabernet blends with moderate alcohol, fine structure, and the ability to age gracefully for decades.

The 2001 vintage delivered wines of excellent concentration and longevity, and after more than two decades of bottle age, this release has evolved into a harmonious and tertiary-driven expression. The 375ml half-bottle format has encouraged slightly faster maturation, allowing the wine to enter a beautiful drinking window while still retaining freshness and structure.

The bouquet reveals aromas of blackcurrant, dried plum, cedar, tobacco leaf, cigar box, leather, and earthy spice, alongside subtle savoury notes of forest floor and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins, integrated acidity, and a long, elegant finish that highlights the wine’s mature character and refined structure.

Drinking beautifully now, this wine is ideal for collectors seeking a mature Australian Cabernet blend in a perfectly sized format for immediate enjoyment.

A rare and highly collectible half-bottle release from one of Australia’s benchmark Cabernet producers.