. "5"^^ . . "1"^^ . "0"^^ . "Six stars.\nThe best truffles I've ever had. Sublime, well-balanced flavors that are selected and mixed with the utmost care. Less fussy flavor-wise (in a good way) than David Bacco. Incredible texture and mouth feel, ideal density. Natural flavor combinations without the artificial flavor or aroma that distracts and lingers after so many other run-of-the-mill truffles. Beautiful, natural edible adornments contribute to the pure attitude and textural experience of these chocolates. No silly air brushes here! Plus, she knows how to use sugar: sparingly.\n\nGail's commitment to fresh truffles is clear, and it shows in the clarity of flavor. (Whenever I ask other shops how often they make fresh batches, the look on the clerk's face makes mine fall.) Her local roots make shopping here even more worthwhile. \n\nI haven't lived in Madison for five years; I rely on visiting friends to bring me her sweets, and they are consistently better than anything available in Colorado, at least.\n\nDrawbacks? The last time I stopped in, the clerk switched the labels on two boxes and I ended up mailing them to the wrong people. I was disappointed, but only for a moment: Gail's chocolates are so good, it really doesn't matter which ones you get, as proven by the earnest thank you notes I got from my friends."^^ . "2010-10-15T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . .