Lake's Folly

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