'00 Bommarito Napa Valley Cab

[randery]

Bought a mixed case yesterday from the tiny shop that I usually frequent. As he sometimes does as a thank you gesture, the merchant made it a baker's dozen with a complimentary bottle of this cab. I searched these forums and didn't find this wine. So, for what its worth, I would like to share my impressions. Bear with me on the TN's. We decanted the wine for an hour while preparing a dinner of dry pepper-rubbed grilled steak, sauteed italian cut green beans and shredded potatoes with baby ears of corn for earthiness. The wine had a moderate nose. The initial taste of vanilla was frank but pleasant;not at all too oaky. Nice round feel that stood up well to the steak and seasonings and provided good balance. The most notable flavor was cherry (although there were other pleasant tastes that I can't identify). Long finish. The label indicates some (undisclosed amount of) merlot in this blend. This meal with this wine,I think, may be an example of what Foodie has often written about concerning wine as a food. IMHO, it was an absolutely integral element of this dinner; just as important as any other component.Kind of nice stumbling on this combo. The 750 ml bottle retails for $17 here in NW CT.