Short notes from another Center for Asian Culinary Arts dinner advertised as a Tuscan inspired meal so the wine highlights were Chianti.
Tosti Asti - Very sweet and fresh. Apples and grapes. Nice bit of acidity on the finish. Quite good.
Leasingham Circa Riesling 2006 - Some smokiness. Lots of lemony acidity. Too acidic for me.
St. Savin Bordeaux Blanc 2003 - Deep yellow. Looked too old but still had a bitof life in it. Soft. A hint of marshmallow. Dryish finish. Not bad but needs drinking.
Cerro Anon Rioja Reserva 1999 - Meaty nose. Dry with a slight spiciness. Dried fruit. Soft tannins. Probably at peak now. There is a prominent acidity in the finish. Good but nothing special.
Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Castello di Nipozzano 2003 - Lots of fruit. Lush mouthfeel but finishes with firm tannins. Good.
Antinori Peppoli 2001 - Dark, fruity, meaty. Very soft and ready to drink although it could probably take another year or two of age. Good.
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 - Very dark. Dense but smooth. Lots of sweet, ripe fruit which makes it just a bit New Worldy in style. Very long. Drinking nicely now though it has the structure to age some more. Real easy to drink. Very enjoyable.
