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An elegant counterpart to Marilyn Merlot, the Marilyn Cabernet wines offer
great depth of flavor and character, and complexities that evolve beautifully
in the cellar.
Marilyn Cabernet wines are produced entirely from selected Napa Valley vineyards
and usually include a small proportion of Cabernet Franc and Merlot to balance
and polish the predominant Cabernet Sauvignon. They are aged for two years
in small French oak cooperage and another two years in bottle before release.
Beginning with the 1993 vintage, Marilyn Cabernet wines have been produced
each year in very small quantities of individually numbered bottles. The first
five vintages of Marilyn Cabernet - 1993 through 1997 - feature labels designed
by Susann Ortega of Ortega Design Studio as variations of a single photograph
of Marilyn Monroe. These vintages also comprise a vertical collection. A second
five-year vertical collection is now available through 2002. The 1998 through 2002 Marilyn Cabernets also feature
label art derived from a single photograph of Marilyn Monroe, each one a variation
digitally rendered by designer Susann Ortega.
Whether purchased as individual vintages or in a vertical collection, the
Marilyn Cabernet wines offer inimitable style and exceptional opportunity
for the collector.
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| Second Marilyn Cabernet Collection: | First Marilyn Cabernet Collection: |
| 2002 Marilyn Cabernet | 1997 Marilyn Cabernet |
| 2001 Marilyn Cabernet | 1996 Marilyn Cabernet |
| 2000 Marilyn Cabernet | 1995 Marilyn Cabernet |
| 1999 Marilyn Cabernet | 1994 Marilyn Cabernet |
| 1998 Marilyn Cabernet | 1993 Marilyn Cabernet |
2002 Marilyn Cabernet
Release date: Fall, 2006
The 2002 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This classically styled Cabernet has aromas of cassis, black currants, and toast oak. The flavors are a good balance of fruit and acidity. Adding Merlot to the blend softens the more aggressive texture of the Cabernet without compromising the wines aging ability.
The vineyards sources range from the Yountville area north of the town of Napa to Oakville in the middle of the Napa Valley.
This wine is the last of five vintages in our Second Marilyn Cabernet Collection.
Only 376 cases were produced.
Each bottle is individually numbered.
Vineyards: Yountmill & Beckstoffer
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Alcohol: 14%
2001 Marilyn Cabernet
Release date: Fall, 2005
The 2001 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This classically styled Cabernet has aromas of cassis, black currants, and toast oak. The flavors are a good balance of fruit and acidity. Adding Merlot to the blend softens the more aggressive texture of the Cabernet without compromising the wines aging ability.
The vineyards sources range from the Coombsville area east of the town of Napa to Oakville in the middle of the Napa Valley.
This wine is the fourth of five vintages in our Second Marilyn Cabernet Collection.
Only 409 cases were produced.
Each bottle is individually numbered.
Vineyards: Yountmill (Mill Race) 58%, Snowden
36%, Beckstoffer 6%.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Merlot 6%.
Alcohol: 14.4%
Total Acid: 0.63 g/100ml
2000 Marilyn Cabernet
Release date: Fall, 2004
The 2000 vintage Marilyn Cabernet is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
This classically styled Cabernet has aromas of cassis, black currants, and
toasty oak. The flavors are a good balance of fruit and acidity. Adding Merlot
to the blend softens the more aggressive texture of the Cabernet without compromising
the wine's aging ability.
The vineyards sources range from the Coombsville area east of the town of
Napa to Oakville in the middle of the Napa Valley.
This wine is the third of five vintages in our Second Marilyn Cabernet Collection.
Only 323 cases were produced.
Each bottle is individually numbered.
Vineyards: Yountmill (Mill Race) 53%, Lupine Hill/Snowden
40%, Beckstoffer 7%.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 93%, Cabernet Franc 7%.
Alcohol: 14.4%
Total Acid: 0.63 g/100ml
1999 Marilyn Cabernet
Release date: Fall, 2003
The 1999 vintage Marilyn Cabernet is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
The wine is deep in color and rich in fruit flavors. Subtle aromas of Frenchoak
barrels highlight the desirable character of black fruits and cassis. This
wine is full bodied and is enriched by the nicely rounded tannins.
The vineyards range from the Coombsville area in Southern Napa Valley to Rutherford
in the middle of the county.
This wine is the second of five vintages in our Second Marilyn Cabernet Collection each featuring a unique label. Only 385 cases were produced. They were bottled the third week of November 2001.
$150.00 /bottle - 750 ml.Vineyards: Frazier Lupine Hill 53%, Snowden 37%, Wood 10%.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acid: 0.65 g/100ml
Harvest: Sept. 17 - Oct. 15, 1999
1998 Marilyn Cabernet
Release date: Fall, 2002
The 1998 vintage Marilyn Cabernet Cabernet is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Merlot, all from the heart of the Napa Valley.
Two years of bottle aging have given this wine a rich garnet color. An extra year of aging in French oak contributed complexity, well-integrated aromas of mature black fruits, and subtle oak to the wine. This wine is full-bodied, balanced, and nicely framed by mature tannins. It will continue to develop for another 5 to 7 years.
This is the first of five vintages in our Second Marilyn Cabernet Collection
each featuring a unique label. Only 400 cases were produced.
$130.00 /bottle - 750 ml.
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1997 Marilyn Cabernet
Release date: Fall, 2001
The Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot grapes grown in the Napa Valley in 1997 were unlike any other vintage in the 1990's. Nearly perfect growing conditions allowed winemakers to produce some of the most compelling wines of the decade. Such is the case with the 1997 Marilyn Cabernet.
The dark and vibrant color of the 1997 Marilyn Cabernet is just the tip of the iceberg of this youthful wine. The aromas of blackberries and currants are spiced with shades of anise, cloves, and toasty oak. The flavors of ripe and jammy respberries, cinnamon, coconut, and vanilla are woven into a wine which beckons for another taste. This wine is quite approachable now due to its ripe and rich mouth feel. It will continue to develop for another 5 to 7 years.
This is the last vintage in this series of five vintages. Only a few hundred
cases were produced.
$115.00 /bottle - 750 ml.
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1996 Marilyn Cabernet
Release date: Fall, 2000
Our 1996 Marilyn Cabernet is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot, harvested from some of the most prestigious areas of the Napa Valley. Winemaker John Gibson, who has made our earlier Marilyn Cabernets created this blend. The wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
The 1996 Marilyn Cabernet is dark crimson in color with lively aromas of berries, vanilla and toasty oak. Subtle shadings of tea leaves, tobacco and cedar blend to achieve an excellent balance with mature tannins in a long, pleasing finish. Although enjoyable now, this wine will continue to develop for 3 to 5 years in a bottle.
Only a few hundred cases were produced, much of which will be sold directly to consumers. Very few cases can be offered through our normal distribution channels.
The five bottle Marilyn Cabernet series promises to be as highly collectible
as our Marilyn Merlot wines.
$115.00 /bottle - 750 ml.
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1995 Marilyn Cabernet
Released, Fall 1999
Our 1995 Marilyn Cabernet is a vibrant, ruby red color with lively aromas
of cherries, cassis and tea leaves. Flavors of raspberries and vanilla with
a hint of cinnamon and cloves compliment the supple tannins, which will carry
this wine for the next seven to ten years.
The 1995 Marilyn Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot harvested from six vineyards representing some of the most prestigious areas of the Napa Valley, including Diamond Mountain, Rutherford and Oakville districts. This wine was aged for 21 months in French oak cooperage.
The portrait of Marilyn Monroe on this third vintage is with a magenta background
color. Only a few hundred cases were produced.
$120.00 /bottle - 750 ml.
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1994 Marilyn Cabernet
Release date: Fall, 1998
Our 1994 Marilyn Cabernet is the color of a dark deep ruby with intriguing
aromas of black currant, clove and distinct raspberry. There is a "briariness"
in the aromas combined with notes of mincemeat and cedar. Lively berry fruit
flavors, especially blackberry, are pronounced yet well balanced with a crisp,
spicy mouth-feel. Youthful for a '94, the wine has moderate tannins with a
smooth and savory finish.
Indulge in this 93% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (blended with 4% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc) with lamb, steak, duck or Swiss chocolate, or age until 2005.
Any collector or connoisseur of exceptional wine will applaud the high quality of Marilyn Cabernet Sauvignon and appreciate this individually numbered limited edition as unquestionably a collectable wine.
The portrait of Marilyn Monroe on this second vintage is with a periwinkle
background color.
$550.00 /bottle - 750 ml.
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1993 Marilyn Cabernet
Release Date: Fall, 1997
This wine is the first of a five vintage set. All five years will share the
same label portrait but each vintage will have a different background color.
Each bottle is individually numbered.
The 1993 Marilyn Cabernet presents intense varietal character up front with
hints of currants and spice. Full on the pallet with abundant soft tannins
to carry the flavors through to a pleasant lingering finish.
Made primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Snowden Vineyard located in the hills east of St. Helena and aged two years in small French oak cooperage, small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot were added to the final blend to enhance its complex flavor and structure. This is an exceptionally fine wine, which will benefit from five to ten years additional bottle aging.
The portrait of Marilyn Monroe on this first vintage is with a salsa red
background color.
$1,100.00 /bottle - 750 ml.
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