Owned by Ren and Marilyn Harris who purchased Paradigm in 1976 and began producing wine with the 1991 vintage. Marilyn is a third generation grower in Napa Valley and Ren has been farming since the 1960’s. A blend of 98% Merlot & 2% Cab Sauvignon, aged for 20 months in French Oak. Dark Ruby with sweet black berry fruit aromas with notes of toasty oak. On the palate black cherry and blackberry flavors with pepper and vanilla oak spice on smooth fine tannins, nicely done. Lingering finish ending with toasty oak tones. — 8 years ago
Nice fruit and spice. Available at A Taste of Monterey.
This is the winery's attempt at a Rhone blend.
2012 is at it peak...drink now. — 8 years ago
@Mike R @Carl Fischer @Ron R @Joe Lucca @David L Believe me when I say that it was an absolute toss up between the Beau Vigne Estate and the Morlet "Coeur de Vallee". The Beau Vigne Estate came in 2nd with the Width of a hair. It was Magnificent. Marilyn Monroe wasn't as full bodied as this beauty!! Enjoyed from a 1.5L and it was blew us away. A nose that enticed you to relish in it's opulence. Deep dark blue and black fruit. You could truly tell that drinking this one sip at a time was going to be a Hedonistic experience. It was beyond perfect in the Front, Mid and Back Palate. We found ourselves taking minutes between sips due to it's Marathon Length finish. Why 2nd place you may ask By the slightest of margins?? I think this may be a 100 point wine in a few years. without a doubt it is THAT GOOD!!
The Morlet wasn't as big and boisterous BUT it have the edge in regards to Balance and being well rounded at this time. The blind tasting reveals which wine is best now & not which will be best in the future. It was AWESOME to discuss these as the night went on!! — 8 years ago
Neuro reunion at 10/13/18. Excellent bubbles though not at level of that 2005! Was bought when visiting region with Marilyn Thor. — 7 years ago
Very impressed, a nice bottle of Bordeaux. Well balanced dark fruit with an oaky peppered finish. — 8 years ago
I'd like to bathe in this a la Marilyn Monroe. — 8 years ago
Herbaceous and bold. Big red. Dark red for a merlot, brooding and heavy. Like! — 8 years ago
Delicious, big, bold for a French Pinot.
Chocolate covered strawberries? A suggestion of them anyway. And yes a dash of vanilla to the nose as mentioned on the back label.
Label says par Marilyn Lasserre.
Also, oddly, the label says mis en bouteille dans nos caves and also ...M E b par les producteurs Reunis a Cebazan. — 8 years ago
With Rose, Marilyn, and Michelle — 9 years ago
I absolutely love this wine. It's a breath of fresh air after having so many big, voluptuous malbecs. Where an Argentinean style would be Marilyn Monroe, this is Audrey Hepburn. Lean, classy, light, objectively beautiful. And at only 11.5 ABV, so easy to sip. — 9 years ago
One of my favorites! — 7 years ago
Enjoyed in Johns Creek with Marilyn and Cliff. $40. Nice — 8 years ago
Nice round fruit, gains herby finish with time in the glass. — 8 years ago
Clear medium ruby red in color. Nose is cherry and strawberry. More bright cherry and strawberry on the palate with a hint of Monterey minerality. Chewy tannin finish with medium acid lingering. Pretty straight forward and leaning toward the fruity side, this wine drinks young and fresh after six years. I wonder what another six would bring. — 8 years ago
Shockingly good, and varietally correct. Impressed. — 8 years ago
Shared w/ Kenny's & Marilyn August — 9 years ago
헉소리 난다!! 매력적이야!! — 9 years ago
"I actually like this" - Marilyn — 9 years ago
Cassie Nelson
W Frank and marilyn — 7 years ago