Release of Marilyn Cabernet 2002 Completes
Second Vertical Collection
Napa,
CA, November 30, 2006 - Marilyn
Wines today released the 2002 vintage
of Marilyn Cabernet, completing the second
five-vintage vertical collection of this
rare and highly collectible wine.
Only 376 cases of Marilyn Cabernet 2002
were produced, and each bottle is individually
numbered. The wine is a blend of 91% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 9% Merlot from the Yountmill
and Beckstoffer vineyards in the heart
of Napa Valley. Winemaker John McKay is
especially pleased with the balance and
elegance of this wine. "All of the
depth and fine fruit flavors of cassis
and black currants are present,"
notes McKay, "and the Merlot addition
softens the more aggressive texture of
the Cabernet Sauvignon, without detracting
from the wine's ability to cellar quite
well."
Each vintage of Marilyn Cabernet from
1998 to 2002 features a unique digital
interpretation of an utterly glamorous
photo portrait of Marilyn Monroe. Susann
Ortega of Ortega Design Studios has rendered
each of the five labels in a highly imaginative
a colorful style that, taken together,
creates a stunning visual impression.
The first vertical collection of Marilyn
Cabernet (1993 to 1997) today sells for
$1,700 and is offered in a wooden display
case. The just-completed second vertical
collection of Marilyn Cabernet (1998 to
2002) is also offered in the display case
and costs $480. A single bottle of Marilyn
Cabernet 2002 sells at retail for $38.00.
In 1993 Marilyn Wines began making Marilyn
Cabernet to accompany Marilyn Merlot (current
release, 2004, $26.00) and Norma Jeane,
A Young Merlot (current release, 2006,
$10.50). Today the family includes the
2004 Velvet Collection (1.5L in a dramatic
presentation box, $200 - or 3-bottle set
including 750ml, 1.5L, and 3L bottles
in an elegant wooden display, $1,000).
Marilyn Cabernet 2002 can be purchased
on-line from MarilynWines.com or by calling
866-MMWINES (866-669-4637). It will be
available through fine wine retailers
nationwide or at the:
Napa
Wine Company
Highway 29 & Oakville Crossroad
Oakville CA.
Contacts for Wine Media:
Patricia Schneider
415-717-7595
patrica9@comcast.net
Harvey Posert
707-963-2685
posert@napanet.net