Our Review
The 1st of the weekend wineries to produce wines for commercial sale, long revered for its Cabernet Sauvignon and nowadays its Chardonnay. Just as they should, terroir and climate produce a distinct wine style. Lake’s Folly no longer has any connection with the Lake family, having been acquired some years ago by Perth businessman Peter Fogarty. Peter’s family company previously established the Millbrook Winery in the Perth Hills and has since acquired Deep Woods Estate and Evans & Tate in Margaret River, Smithbrook Wines in Pemberton and Dalwhinnie in the Pyrenees, so is no stranger to the joys and agonies of running a small winery. Peter has been an exemplary owner of all the brands, providing support where needed but otherwise not interfering. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Cabernet Blend (of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Petit Verdot) and Chardonnay
Cellar Door
Information
Only two wines to taste at cellar door. Groups and buses by appointment.
Hours
7 days 10–4
Details are correct at time of writing
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
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International Sales Information
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Stockist
Limited availability in retail - check with the winery.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Rodney Kempe |
| Viticulturalist |
Jason Locke |
| Region |
Hunter Valley |
| Address |
2416 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
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| Established |
1963 |
| Dozens |
4500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
13 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10–4 |
| Telephone |
(02) 4998 7507
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| Website |
www.lakesfolly.wine
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