Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward Cabernet Blend 2021
$90.00
The 2021 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward is a premium, Cabernet Franc-dominant Bordeaux blend from Frankland River, Western Australia, often described as “Bordeaux from the Bush”. It is a medium-bodied, elegant wine featuring ~90% Cabernet Franc, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, offering aromatic, earthy red fruit, fine tannins, and significant aging potential.
The 2021 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward is a premier, organic, Cabernet Franc-dominant Bordeaux blend (approx. 90% Cabernet Franc) from Frankland River, Western Australia. Known as “Bordeaux from the Bush,” it features red fruit, earthy, savory notes of sage and tea tree, with fine gravelly tannins and a 14.5% alc/vol, balancing power with elegance.
Key Tasting Notes and Characteristics
- Aroma: Lifted, complex nose with notes of black fruit, bay leaf, cedar, tobacco leaf, and dried herbs.
- Palate: Medium-bodied yet concentrated, displaying red fruits, smoky earthiness, spices, and a distinctive savory, ironstone character.
- Structure: Known for its “fine chalky tannins” and high-quality, “textural” structure that frames the ripe fruit, often described as having a long, savory finish.
- Blend Composition: Predominantly Cabernet Franc, often with small, varied percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec (sometimes Mourvèdre).
- Producer: Frankland Estate (Isolation Ridge vineyard).
- Region: Frankland River, Western Australia.
- Winemaking: Organic, with grapes fermented and aged to create a “serious,” “long-lived” wine.
- Ageing Potential: While accessible now, the 2021 is designed to be cellared for 10–15 years, with some critics suggesting its peak starts around 2026.
This wine is a tribute to Dr. Harold Olmo, who identified the region’s potential, and it is regarded as one of Australia’s top Cabernet Franc-based wines.
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