The photograph on the 1998 Marilyn Merlot is a departure from the 'Hollywood' Marilyn, revealing a softer, more innocent view. While experimenting with costumes and make-up for 'The Prince and the Showgirls', photographer Milton Greene shot this pristine 'graduation picture' at Marilyn's request.
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offer for
sale one
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1998
Marilyn
Merlot |
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14 th Vintage |
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Hard Vintage
to Find |
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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:
The photograph on the
1998 Marilyn Merlot is a
departure from the
'Hollywood' Marilyn,
revealing a softer, more
innocent view. While
experimenting with
costumes and make-up for
'The Prince and the
Showgirls', photographer
Milton Greene shot this
pristine 'graduation
picture' at Marilyn's
request. |
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| "Rare Collectible" |
| Retail Value: $200 at Marilyn Wines |
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| This bottle below is being sold as a collectible. |
| New Bottle |
from Original Box |
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Sealed |
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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. |
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Rear
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1998 Marilyn Merlot
92% Merlot, 8%
Cabernet
Franc
French &
Americano
Oak: 18 Months
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Released: June 1,
2000
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Testimonials:
The 1998
Marilyn Merlot is a
blend of 92% Merlot and
8% Cabernet Franc. The
addition of the Franc
gives an aromatic
complexity and structure
to our typically soft
and luscious Merlot
fruit. Ripe plum and
toasted vanilla bean
aromas are reflected on
the palate by the plump
fruit flavors of black
cherry and dark
chocolate. The grapes
are from four vineyards
located in the heart of
the Napa Valley near
Rutherford and
Yountville.
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Manufacturer: N/A
SKU: 1998MM
