The legendary image of Marilyn Monroe has been a source of inspiration for Marilyn Wines since its first vintage in 1985. Now, her effervescent beauty is celebrated with the release of Blonde de Noirs 2004 - an outstanding sparkling wine that is a hand-crafted blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, expressing the qualities of its origins in California's North Coast.
Marilyn loved sparkling wines and Blonde de Noirs captures her timeless allure. A shimmering wine with just a hint of strawberry blonde to its color, it shines brightly on the palate with delicate fruit and persistent sparkle. "We produced less than 1,000 cases of Blonde de Noirs," notes Bob Holder, a principal of Marilyn Wines. "It is a true methode Champenoise wine, and we believe it will delight collectors as well as those - like Marilyn herself - who find a lovely glass of sparkling wine irresistible."
Blonde de Noirs 2004 is available in fine wine stores at a suggested retail price of $30. Marilyn Wines also produces Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jeane - a young Merlot, Marilyn Cabernet, and The Velvet Collection. All of the offerings of Marilyn Wines may be ordered on the website MarilynWines.com or by calling the toll-free number 866-MMWINES (866-669-4637).