Dr Max Lake founded his famous winery way back in the 60's- a true pioneer of the Hunter Valley.
He controversially planted Cabernet Sauvignon, a French variety from Bordeaux. This was at odds with the better known Shiraz which was alrready prevalent in the valley.
He proved the doomsayers wrong within a couple of years, making outstanding Cabernet which became an icon wine around the country. 2014 is an outstanding vintage.
Magnificent nose of ripe black fruits – especially blackberry. Hints of Christmas cake, dark fruits with subtle hints of violets (from the Petit Verdot) and cedar (from the Cabernet fruit – not the oak!). The palate is elegant with restrained power – this is a classy wine – stylish, long palate, seamless with lovely structure and balance. It will age for a very long time and be one of the great vintages in years to come, I have little doubt.
