2019 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward, Frankland River Western Australia
G 94
Medium deep crimson. Inky red currant, red cherry aromas with graphite, herb garden notes. Redcurrant pastille, hint black olive flavours, fine loose knit bittersweet textures, some vanilla roasted chestnut notes and pronounced minerally acidity. Finishes chalky firm with cola/ chinotto notes. A lighter claret style with attractive fruit sweetness, mid- palate density and animation. Should build more volume with age. 67% cabernet franc, 17% malbec, 13% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot blend. Screwcap. Drink now–2030. 14.5% alc 2018 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward, Frankland River Western Australia G 95 Medium deep crimson. Fresh red cherry, redcurrant, cassis, vanilla aromas with graphite/ violet notes. Well concentrated blackcurrant, red currant, musky plum fruits, fine looseknit/ al dente textures, very good mid-palate volume, some vanilla/ marzipan notes and integrated fresh acidity. Finishes chewy firm and minerally with redcurrant pastille/ chinotto notes. Similar in character to 2017 with a touch more power, fruit density and length. 57% cabernet franc, 24% merlot, 19% malbec blend. Screwcap. Drink now–2034. 14.5% alc
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