Sonoma County

Medium

Cork

Grapes are de-stemmed and cold-soaked for seven days prior to the start of fermentation, then aged for eight months in 56% new French oak. The vineyard was planted in 2015 and is Merry Edwards Winery’s home ranch. Its name references Merry Edwards’ husband’s family, who farmed citrus fruit on California’s Central Coast. The site is planted to UCD-37—the Merry Edwards clone—and sits on a northwesterly-facing slope that achieves ripeness while retaining a cooling influence from coastal breezes. The wine shows distinctive Merry Edwards lushness, with a silky palate and darker-fruit tones of black cherry and blackberry, lifted by expressive floral notes and hints of ultra-dark cocoa. Despite the depth, it remains incredibly bright and articulate, driven by suave acidity and finishing long, with a touch of grip and excellent tension.

Pinot Noir

Merry Edwards Winery, Richaven Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley, California, USA, 2023

Grapes are de-stemmed and cold-soaked for seven days prior to the start of fermentation, then aged for eight months in 56% new F

Merry Edwards Winery, Richaven Pinot Noir, Sonoma County

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