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Wine Specs

Vintage

2011

Varietal

Marilyn Merlot

Appellation

Napa Valley

Alcohol %

13.9

2011 Marilyn Merlot

Silver Award Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

With a resurgence of interest for our 25th/SILVER ANNIVERSARY in 2011, and the sexy Red Dress in 2012, people continue to talk about the quality and collectability of Marilyn Merlot,” says Donna Holder, an owner of Marilyn Wines, "but Marilyn wouldn't have just collected these wines, she would have drunk them." That’s because “the wine lives up to its reputation, plush, soft, and sultry" according to Leslie Sbrocco, author of "Wine for Women". And when they try it, reviewers admit to “surprise” at the high quality.

AWARDS: Silver Award 2014 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

Silver Award Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Bronze Award Florida International Wine Competition 2014

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The 2011 features a relaxed, playful image of Marilyn Monroe in a green, low-cut blouse, short black skirt and timeless fishnet stockings with black peep-toe pumps. Like the wine, a fashion that never goes out of style.

Winemaker’s Note: The 2011 vintage Marilyn Merlot is the 27th release of this fine wine. It is a straight Merlot this year . The wine was aged in 100% oak barrels, 35% of which were new for this vintage. Aromas of Ripe Strawberry and cherries, primarily thyme and lavender complement the oak components of vanilla and smoke from the wood. Moderate alcohol and good acidity make this wine a good pairing with fine foods. Vineyard loc ations for this wine are from our longtime growers in Yountville and Oakville regions of the Napa V alley. -- John McKay

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Awards

Silver Award at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2014---and-- Bronze Award at Florida State Fair International Wine Competition 2014