Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward 2023
- 95+
- $100
- Drink by: 2026-2042
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There’s something regal about this 2023 Olmo’s Reward. It makes me want to wear loafers and read Jane Austen. It’s not showy or overly fruit-driven. The power is in the intellect and architecture. Palo santo, cedar and dried rose petals. I think this wine’s greatness could easily be missed. In the mouth, the structure is fine, with sticky tannins, and plenty of them. Again, the savoury characters are the star. Pencil shavings, crushed terracotta and dried strawberry skins. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to watch it over the next few days, but my bet is that it will be best on day three. Time in the cellar will reward.
A hopeless romantic for wine and food, Cyndal is nearing 15 years in hospitality while still (just) under 30. A Chef-turned-Sommelier and award-winning wine professional, Cyndal recently left a Group Sommelier role where she curated seven wine lists across multiple venues and led the wine team to Gourmet Traveller Wine Bar of the Year—just months after opening. Now freelance, Cyndal is a wine consultant, event host, wine judge, and wine writer. Passionate about sharing wine’s story with the world, she brings a fresh voice and creative solutions to the industry. After studying and traveling through most of her 20s, she’s now based in WA’s southwest, proudly embracing her role as a WA coastal cowgirl.
