2021 Frankland Estate Olmo's Reward

The 2021 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward is a masterclass in balance and finesse, a Bordeaux-inspired blend that’s both elegant and powerful. With Cabernet Franc leading the charge (90%), and smaller contributions from Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, this is an iconic wine that showcases the best of Frankland River’s organic viticulture.

The nose is a mix of fresh black and red berries, cedar, and brambles, lifted by alluring aromas of Italian herbs, cocoa, and black rose petals. On the palate, it’s plush and textural, with luscious blue fruits wrapped in silky tannins that bring both structure and depth. Subtle notes of bay leaf, liquorice, and savoury spices weave through the layers, while a refreshing acidity ensures a long, seamless finish with remarkable poise.

2021 was a stellar vintage, with ideal spring conditions leading to perfectly ripe fruit. Mature, dry-grown vines from the Isolation Ridge Vineyard give this wine its signature complexity and concentration, all while retaining elegance. Aged for 15 months in French oak, this wine has the hallmarks of a classic—rich, structured, and built for the long haul.

Enjoy it now, or cellar for the next decade to see it evolve into something special.

97 points
"Medium weight but with highly concentrated fruit, it rolls majestically across the palate with fine chalky tannins and perfectly tuned oak supporting through to a long finish."
- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)

96 points
"Phenomenal length and it carries that poise from entry to end. A superb expression of the blender's art."
- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)

96 points
"The reward is watching this morph, over the years and now in the glass, into such a special wine... It’s ripe, fuller bodied yet not heavy, with tangy acidity and textural tannins spreading across the palate leaving a lasting imprint and a desire for another glass."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)