1999 Marilyn Monroe Wines 'Marilyn' Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Kentucky entry level wine from the

entry level wine from the talents of Paul Hobbs

dried cranberry

Green tea and lemon blossom notes add an appealing element on the finish

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

and subtle earthy elements

1999 Marilyn Monroe Wines 'Marilyn' Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Kentucky entry level wine from theWinemakers 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