The 2008 Merlot Clanis is a big, powerful wine. The tannins lack a measure of elegance. This is the third vintage of the Merlot, which appears to still be a work in progress. The vines are still quite young. It will be interesting to see if the Merlot can reach the heights of the estate’s top wines. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2023. Giacomo Mori is one of my favorite under the radar estates in Tuscany. Quality has been consistently on the rise over the last few years.A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119