On Saturday, we had our annual Bacchanlia for our research groups.
Although not typically a fine wine event, in addition to the Chandon
sparklers and QPR wines I provided ('08 Giesen SB, '08 Brancott SB, '06
Clean Slate Riesling, '06 Allram GV, '07 Perrin Reserve CdR, '07
d'Andezon CdR, '07 Cono Sur PN, '06 Sangre de Toro), one of Jean's
students brought a wine made by her family:

2004 Locatelli Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
nose: cassis, slightly oaky, coffee, hint of bell peppers
palate: full body, rich mouthfeel, fine grained tannins, balanced acidity

Very nice for a CalCab with plenty of secondary characterists. Very
restrained use of oak and ripe (but not overripe) fruit make for a very
pleasant and atypical present-day Cabernet. Incredible QPR! (it was a gift)

Mark Lipton
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