1999 Marilyn Monroe Wines 'Marilyn' Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Kentucky Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

entry level wine from the talents of Paul Hobbs

with juicy acidity and bright red berry fruit offset by a twang of sour citrus

this also has quite some dried-pear and peach aromas from mature elements of the blend

1999 Marilyn Monroe Wines 'Marilyn' Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Kentucky Mother’s DayWinemakers Notes: This striking portrait was created during Marilyn's first sitting with Milton Greene at the 20th Century Fox portrait studio in Hollywood in 1953. Too risqu to be published at the time, it's an elegant match for the 15th vintage of Marilyn Merlot. John McKay's winemaker notes seem to reflect the playful eroticism of Marilyn's image: "The 1999 Marilyn Merlot is a blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. The addition of the Franc