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Here are the tasting notes for the 2020 vintage of Lake’s Folly Hunter Valley Cabernets — a classic Hunter Valley Cabernet-dominated red blend from New South Wales, Australia:

🍷 Appearance

• Deep, rich ruby-garnet colour typical of well-structured Australian Cabernets — visually concentrated and inviting.

👃 Aroma (Nose)

• Dark, ripe fruit aromatics dominate, with rich blackberry and mulberry notes leading the bouquet.

• Characteristic cedar tones — a hallmark of Lake’s Folly fruit — add subtle complexity and regional identity.

• Additional spice and oak-derived hints can contribute gentle background complexity without overwhelming the fruit core.

👄 Palate (Taste)

• Full-flavoured and generous on the palate, with concentrated blackberry, dark plum and mulberry flavours.

• The texture is soft, supple and elegantly balanced, showing a harmonious integration between fruit sweetness and fine tannins.

• Oak influences are well-balanced, complementing but not dominating the fruit profile.

🪵 Structure & Finish

• Medium- to full-bodied with polished tannins — generous and approachable now, but with enough structure for medium-term cellaring.

• The finish shows length and balance, lingering on rich dark fruit and cedar-like notes.

🍽️ Style & Pairing

• A classic Hunter Valley Cabernet blend that pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, rich casseroles, mature cheeses or hearty vegetable stews — dishes that complement its ripe fruit and balanced tannins.

Summary:
The 2020 Lake’s Folly Cabernets is a rich, ripe and elegant Hunter Valley red blend, showing concentrated dark fruit, regional cedar nuances and a supple, balanced structure — a style that’s both enjoyable now and worthy of short- to medium-term cellaring.