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Why
collect wines as an
investment? Every once
in a while a
"following"
develops for an item
that is in limited
supply. Whether it be
coins, stamps, hot
wheels or old posters,
the value increases as
the
"following"
increases. Each vintage
has a known, limited
quantity of wines
produced adding to its
value. The
"older"
it gets, the more
valuable it gets and
unlike traditional
collectibles, most good
wines
"improve with age".
Marilyn Merlot is now in
that category.
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Portrait:
Sam Shaw, Marilyn's
favorite photographer
and a lifelong
confidant, shot this
photograph of Marilyn.
When asked about Sam
Shaw, Marilyn said, "he
always makes me look my
best."
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| "Marilyn Merlot Collectible" |
| Retail Value: $50 at Marilyn Wines |
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| This bottle below is being sold as a collectible. |
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On June 1, 2006, Marilyn Wines celebrated two decades of winemaking history with the release o the 20th vintage of Marilyn Merlot wine. Beginning in 1985 as a playful idea, bringing together the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe and some of Napa Valley's finest Merlot wine, Marilyn Merlot has itself become a legend and is perhaps the most sought-after of all "collectible" wines.
Each new vintage is
released on Marilyn
Monroe’s birthday, June
1st, and sells out
quickly. Collectors have
made Marilyn Merlot one
of the
fastest-appreciating
wines on the market, as
twelve-bottle sets of
the 1985 through 1996
vintages continue to
grow in value and are
now selling for $7,000. The 2003 vintage Marilyn Merlot is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. A substantial addition of Cabernet adds greater complexity to the nose and more structure to the mouth. This wine was barrel aged using 30% new wood to enhance the aromas of vanilla and roasted coffee. The fruity aromas and flavors are ripe and soft reflecting the maturity and quality of the grapes harvested. |
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2003 Marilyn Merlot
Napa Valley, CA
John McKay,
Winemaker Notes
Alcohol: 13.9%
Total Acid: 0.68
pH: 3.58
Released: June 11,
2005
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Testimonials:
2003
The 2003 vintage Marilyn
Merlot grapes were
harvested by our
longtime growers from
vineyards in the heart
of the Napa Valley.
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