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"Asian spices, incense, mineral, smoke, black cherry, and blackberry are some of the nuances that appear as the wine sits in the glass. Savory spices, ripe tannins, and layers of black fruit flavors lead to a seamless finish in a wine that will evolve for several more years and drink well through 2027."

"Very fragrant scents of nectarine, mango and rose. Broad, slightly loose-knit pit fruit flavors are gently lifted by a note of candied lemon. Finishes smooth and warm, with lingering pit fruit flavors. This wine would be a good call to serve with spicy or salty foods and offers exceptional value."

"Our 2011 Gigglepot is a gorgeous wine which is distinctly Cabernet, from the intensity of dark fruits to the direct tannins and fresh acidity. Completely balanced in every way, it has layers and layers of sweet fruit rolling over dark chocolate, and a rich creamy palate. It ends with anise spice and lingering coffee flavours."

"Giacomo Mori makes a number of delicious wines, but the straight Chianti is really the stand out. In most vintages it is one of the very finest Italian wines for $20.00. The 2010 Chianti is gorgeous. Sweet red cherries, leather, dried flowers and licorice are some of the notes that emerge from this vibrant, perfumed Chianti. Aging in cask and neutral barrels give the Mori’s Chianti tons of vibrancy and freshness to a melange of classic Sangiovese aromas and flavors."