1999 Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

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Our hotel (Fairmont, formerly the Ritz-Carlton, formerly Alameda on the Plaza) overlooked the Country Club Plaza. I guess they needed to fill some rooms because they agreed to accept our conference at the Government per diem of $88 a night (normally much higher room rates). Lots of chandeliers, and generally very good food and service during our break times, and special functions (Tuesday night ice breaker in the rooftop ballroom, Wednesday awards luncheon in the same location, several lunches on our own in the Oak Room Restaurant). We agreed that we could get used to such pampering. Good conference and good accommodations. (On Wednesday I dined with a group at Grand Street Cafe--also a pleasant dinner. They have patio dining when the weather is a little warmer.)