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The Marilyn Merlot grapes were harvested by our longtime growers from vineyards in the heart of the Napa Valley. Our 18th vintage was produced in Oakville at one of California's oldest wineries. The grapes, Merlot 92% and Cabernet 8%, were grown in some of Napa Valley's finest vineyards located in Rutherford, Oakville and Yauntville. This portrait of Marilyn wearing an easter hat was in a group of photos discovered in an abandoned brownstone in New York in the 1970's. The photographer is believed to be Carl Perutz. "The 2002 vintage Marilyn Merlot is a blend of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. A signifiant addition of Cabernet adds greater complexity to the aromas and flavors of the predominately Merlot based wine. Our annual addition of 25% new oak barrels results in aromas of toasted vanilla beans that nicely enhance the plush flavors of the black fruits". -John McKay, winemaker