2017 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward, Frankland River Western Australia
G 94
Medium deep crimson. Intense red cherry, mulberry, cassis aromas with hint vanilla sage notes. Well concentrated with pure red cherry, mulberry fruits, hint musky notes, fine loose knit supple/ velvetine tannins, attractive viscosity and underlying savoury textures. Finishes leafy firm with bittersweet/ chinotto notes. Medium powered but expressive and delicious to drink. 69% cabernet franc, 14% merlot, 11% cabernet sauvignon, 6% malbec blend. Screwcap. Drink now–2030. 14% alc 2015 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward, Frankland River Western Australia G 91 Medium crimson. Fragrant red cherry, redcurrant, cranberry, hint vanilla aromas with herb garden aniseed notes. Medium weighted wine with red cherry, redcurrant, salted liquorice flavours, fine lacy firm textures and pronounced mineral acidity. Finishes grippy/ rusty with tobacco, hint marzipan notes. Lighter style with dominating tannin structure. 72% cabernet franc, 19% cabernet sauvignon, 9% malbec blend. Screwcap. Best to drink soon Drink now–2028. 14% alc 2014 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward, Frankland River Western Australia G 96 Medium deep crimson. Pure blackcurrant, mocha sage aromas with graphite notes. Beautifully concentrated, inky deep and impactful with plentiful cassis, dark plum fruits, fine loose knit chocolaty textures, well integrated mocha, roasted chestnut notes and persistent quartz acidity. Builds up gravelly firm with ample sweet fruit notes and some cedar complexity. A very well-balanced wine with the density, generosity and torque for long-term cellaring. A landmark vintage for Frankland Estate. 58% cabernet franc, 27% cabernet sauvignon, 10% malbec, 5% petit verdot blend. Screwcap. Drink now–2036. 14.2% alc 2013 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward, Frankland River Western Australia G 93 Medium deep crimson. Fresh red cherry, cassis herb dried rose aromas with vanilla, hint marzipan notes. Smooth, supple and inky textured with plentiful redcurrant, red cherry, chinotto graphite notes, fine al-dente, leafy tannins and fresh long juicy acidity. Finishes firm and bittersweet. Well-balanced but medium-powered wine with attractive complexity and vinosity. 66% cabernet franc, 27% malbec, 7% cabernet sauvignon blend. Screwcap. Drink now–2030. 13.5% alc
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