A gorgeous, sleek wine with super-polished tannins and fabulous fruit. It's full but so refined and sexy. It goes on for minutes. Really fine. What a wine. This Bordeaux blend from here is the best ever. Better in 2016 but great now.

The 2011 Orma (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) is a fantastic wine that excels on all levels. It shows integrity, intensity and generosity at impressively high levels. This was a warm vintage but the wine still offers an impeccable sense of balance and profound inner beauty. Morello cherry, dried blackberry, leather, tobacco and spice enter the equation. Orma delivers soft tannins and a lingering sense of richness and density.

Dark blackish crimson. A hint of cocoa and oak. Sweet and mild, friendly on the palate even if not especially distinctive. A Bolgheri bordeaux blend of the modern school. A little kick of freshness on the finish. It is well made, just not especially thrilling. I am doubtless displaying 'the taster who is tired of Bolgheri bordeaux blends is tired of life' syndrome. But I am. Bring back Tuscany and freshness to Bolgheri! (JR)