Marilyn Merlot 2013 Napa Valley Merlot
The 2013 Marilyn Merlot is a deep rich carpet wine with purple hues. The aromas exhibit good intensity with a complexity of dark, mature fruit and hints of mocha, forest floor and earthiness characters. This merlot has a solid medium body, good structure, and well balanced with well integrated tannins. The flavors follow the aromas with added nuances of spice, cherry, and a bright lingering finish. Very enjoyable now but will reward with 5-8 years of aging. Bernard Bruno (Bernard of Hollywood) took this photograph of Marilyn in 1952, for a publicity still for the movie Niagara. It was the movie that made Marilyn a star when it was released.
