Grapes: a blend of 77% Merlot and 23% Syrah from Lou Tallerico's vineyard near China Camp in California's central valley. Harvested on September 17, the grapes were delivered to the Napa Valley wine Company for processing by Nova wines.
Winemaking: Destemmed but not crushed the grapes were cool fermented to capture the fresh fruit aromas and flavours typical of 'Nouveau' wines. The grapes were pressed before drying to further enhance the softness desired for immediate enjoyment.
Acid: .52
Ph: 3.77
RS .27
Bottled: November 3, 2009
Availability: November 5, 2009
Winemakers notes: Norma Jeanne has an attractive ruby color and aromas of ripe blueberries and raspberries. The fruit flavours are bright and lively and the taste is refreshingly light.
SKU + 540179
Type: Red Supplier: Nova Wines Inc. Region: Napa Valley California Country: USA
Availability: Specialty Available at Government & Private Liquor Stores
Nova Wines Marilyn Velvet Collection is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Merlot grapes, grown in Napa Valley. It is available in luxuriously boxed and individually numbered magnums.
SKU + 207563
Type: Red Supplier: Nova Wines Inc. Region: Napa Valley California Country: USA
Availability: Specialty Available at Government & Private Liquor Stores
Nova Wines Marilyn Premiere Collector Set is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Merlot grapes, grown in Napa Valley. It is available in sets of 750ml, magnum, and double magnum bottles, offered in wooden presentation
cases.
SKU + 204073
Type: Red Supplier: Nova Wines Inc. Region: Napa Valley California Country: USA
Availability: Specialty Available at Government & Private Liquor Stores
The release of the 2008 vintage of Marilyn Merlot on June 1st (the birth date of Marilyn Monroe) celebrates the 24th vintage of a wine appreciated by fans of the iconic star, collectors of Marilyn memorabilia, and lovers of fine Napa Valley wines.
Winemakers Notes: "The 2008 vintage Marilyn Merlot is the 24th release of this fine wine. It is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was aged in 100% oak barrels, 35% of which were new for this vintage. Aromas of Herbes de Provence, primarily thyme and lavender complement the oak components of vanilla and smoke from the wood. Moderate alcohol and good acidity make this wine a good pairing with fine foods. Vineyard locations for this wine are from our long time growers in Yountville and Oakville regions of the Napa Valley." John McKay - Winemaker
Nova Wines Marilyn Cabernet is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot. This classically styled Cabernet has aromas of cassis, black currants, and toasty oak. The flavours are a good balance of fruit and acidity. Adding Merlot to the blend softens the more aggressive texture of the Cabernet, without compromising the wine's aging ability.
SKU + 350686
Type: Red Supplier: Nova Wines Inc. Region: Napa Valley California Country: USA
Availability: Specialty Available at Government & Private Liquor Stores
The legendary image of Marilyn Monroe has been a source of inspiration for Marilyn Wines since its first vintage in 1985.
Now, the effervescence of her beauty is celebrated with the release of Blonde de Noirs 2004 - an outstanding sparkling wine made in the true methode Champenoise - a hand-crafted blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier that honors tradition and expresses the qualities of its origins in California's North Coast growing regions.
Miss Monroe loved sparkling wines, and Blonde de Noirs captures her timeless allure.
The wine was aged an average of nearly two years en triage (on yeast in the bottle). On the palate, it shines brightly with delicate fruit and persistent sparkle. It will be sought by collectors as well as those - like Marilyn herself - who found a lovely glass of sparkling wine irresistible.
Marilyn Wines has previously released two vintages of sparkling wines. Cuvee One, Vintage 1990 and Cuvee Two, Vintage 1992, both sold out rapidly.
Blonde de Noirs 2004 (Cuvee Three), is certain to be even more sought after than its predecessors!
SKU + 464529
Type: Sparkling Supplier: Nova Wines Inc. Region: Napa Valley California Country: USA
Availability: Specialty Available at Government & Private Liquor Stores