Marilyn Wines Marilyn Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, California It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby/purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of blueberries, black plums, black cherries, cedar, licorice, light earth, chocolates, black pepper and black tea. Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and very fruity with cooked plums, currants, cherries, light earth, cola, chocolates, licorice, cedar, spi