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Marilyn Merlot

8.918 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dennis P.

Purple hue on the glass. On the nose its all berries.

Taste of cherry, chocolate, smooth tannins, long finish.

I saw the label and had to try it. I'm told the photo is from 1956.

Napa, Ca. U.S.A. 13.5 % ABV.

Purple hue on the glass. On the nose its all berries.

Taste of cherry, chocolate, smooth tannins, long finish.

I saw the label and had to try it. I'm told the photo is from 1956.

Napa, Ca. U.S.A. 13.5 % ABV.

Aug 28th, 2019
joseph

Does anyone know the value of this wine?

Does anyone know the value of this wine?

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2015
Foxy Teeth

Marilyn Merlot 2005 is a pretty dry wine but it feels soft on your pallet compared to other dry wine or Merlot. I was able to taste black cherry and smoke flavors.

Marilyn Merlot 2005 is a pretty dry wine but it feels soft on your pallet compared to other dry wine or Merlot. I was able to taste black cherry and smoke flavors.

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2013
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.9

Still holding on well. Unsure of storage conditions. Creamy mid-palate of sweet forest berries & solid finish. This with steak from the grill make for a great summertime pairing.

Still holding on well. Unsure of storage conditions. Creamy mid-palate of sweet forest berries & solid finish. This with steak from the grill make for a great summertime pairing.

Aug 19th, 2015
Carline Bengtsson

Enjoying a lovely bottle of Marilyn Merlot 2011 with good friends. Very smooth and velvety. Just a hint of dryness but a perfect palette pleaser with robust taste.

Enjoying a lovely bottle of Marilyn Merlot 2011 with good friends. Very smooth and velvety. Just a hint of dryness but a perfect palette pleaser with robust taste.

Jan 23rd, 2016
Josie Brown

Very floral. Love this

Very floral. Love this

Jul 10th, 2015
Sean McPhillips

A nice Merlot. Not as velvet as some the better years but a tasty smooth wine.

A nice Merlot. Not as velvet as some the better years but a tasty smooth wine.

Apr 5th, 2015
Sage Shimoda

Nothing special about this Merlot.

Nothing special about this Merlot.

Sep 10th, 2014
Keith Poissot

Was a fair merlot.

Was a fair merlot.

Jun 24th, 2014
Bob Gaby

Bob had this 6 years ago

Bob had this 6 years ago

May 14th, 2018