Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward 2020

Always a cracking wine, though I’m not sure that many have topped this latest release. If I may go even further, I cannot think of a better Cabernet Franc dominant wine made locally than Olmo’s. This release sees 78.4% Cab Franc, 9.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.8% Mourvèdre and 2% Malbec. This vintage is the first time they have included Mourvèdre. An inky dark purple, we have an intense nose of brambles and chocolate, good oak integration and notes of spices, licorice, blackberries and delicatessen meats. Focused and tight, the structure here is exemplary as is the great length and silky tannins. While it is so impressive now, expect it to drink beautifully and evolve further over the next ten to fifteen years.