New release! Fantastic new Sonoma Coast release from cult Pinot producer Merry Edwards - limited. 94 Points Wine Enthusiast: "Creamy red fruit and light stemmy spice adorn this soft, silky wine from coastal sites. It shows an opulent mouthfeel and teases of rose and forest floor. Cranberry, pomegranate and rhubarb come to mind on the palate, as full-bodied tannins and oak contrast it all. 93 Points Robert Parker: "The Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, medium ruby in color, has a nose of red and black cherries, with touches of dusty earth, charcuterie and tar. Medium-bodied, the palate is silky and full of luscious, spice-laced red berry fruits, finishing long with a touch of floral perfume." One of California's first woman winemakers, Merry Edwards began her career at Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1974. She went on to become the founding winemaker at Matanzas Creek in 1977 and remained there until 1984. For the next decade, Merry consulted for numerous wineries, large and small, in Oregon and many diverse appellations of California. In 1997, family and friends joined Merry to found Merry Edwards Winery, with a focus on producing Pinot Noirs with a sense of place from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. In 2008, she and her husband, Ken Coopersmith, completed their winery on the site of Coopersmith Vineyard. It was then expanded in 2010. In this venue, tastings are hosted to educate visitors about Merry's handcrafted wines and site-specific viticulture. Winery Notes: "Made of grapes from marine-influenced vineyards, this lively, versatile wine has all of the characteristics we look for in our Sonoma Coast appellation blend: elegant yet approachable, food-friendly but able to stand on its own. It's a pleasure for the senses whether paired with a five-course meal or accompanied only by a sunset with good friends."
Sipping Fine Wine
Medium Ruby color with layered aromas of fresh berry fruits with floral and earthy spice notes, aged 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate flavors of strawberry and raspberry with cigar box, oak, tea, citrus and earthy herb notes. Well balanced, savory fine rustic tannins, long finish ending with oaky earthy notes. Nice!
Medium Ruby color with layered aromas of fresh berry fruits with floral and earthy spice notes, aged 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate flavors of strawberry and raspberry with cigar box, oak, tea, citrus and earthy herb notes. Well balanced, savory fine rustic tannins, long finish ending with oaky earthy notes. Nice!
9.2Michelle Murphy
Fruity and flavorful. Needs time to open up. The flavor lingers. Smooth.
Fruity and flavorful. Needs time to open up. The flavor lingers. Smooth.
9.2WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.