Merry Edwards Tasting

2009 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Second time sampling this wine and it showed well with mineral, orange peel, grapefruit and subtle wood. Medium finish and good acidity. (91 pts.)

2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Aromas of cranberry, wood, spice and pepper. This wine has a gritty texture and plenty of flavor on the palate and finish. Medium finish. My least favorite of the 2008 Merry Edwards lineup but a solid wine overall. (90 pts.)

2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
A super wine which is a blend of the single vineyard juice. Violets, cranberry, cherry, dust and full of flavor. Medium to long finish and balanced wine. Good value for top end Pinot. (92 pts.)

2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
This wine opened up over time and revealed cherry, oak, vanilla and spice on the nose. A little heat but that blew off and a touch of sweet fruit on the palate. Medium finish. Initial reaction was a 90 but with time 92+ (92 pts.)

2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Meredith Estate - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
A wonderful Pinot Noir with cranberry, cherry, ocffee and minerals. A lot of depth to this wine and it has a long finish. A big style but balanced. (93 pts.)

2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Olivet Lane - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
A nice showing and this will get even better. Spice, cinnamon, vanilla, oak, and raspberry. Medium finish and I would age this at least three years. (92 pts.)

2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Coopersmith - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Medium purple. Nose of strawberry, raspberry, mocha and minerals. On the palate it picks up some spice and has a really concentrated finish. (92 pts.)

2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Klopp Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Light style Pinot with wood, minerals, spice and strawberries. Short to medium finish and a bit thin on the palate. My least favorite of the single vineyards. (90 pts.)