Sonoma County

Medium

Cork

White

The winemaker at Merry Edwards Winery is Heidi von der Mehden, who took over the role after Merry Edwards retired in 2020. She had worked alongside Merry for several years and was appointed head winemaker around the 2018 harvest, becoming only the second person to hold that position at the estate. This wine is a blend of roughly two-thirds Shenandoah and one-third Musqué clones, sourced primarily from estate vineyards with a small proportion of grower fruit. It is barrel fermented and aged in 15% new French oak, with bâtonnage carried out twice weekly for four to five months before bottling. The result is an incredibly lovely expression of Sauvignon Blanc, and a truly iconic example of the style for the estate. Rich and creamy in profile, it delivers bright citrus and apple fruit layered with honeysuckle notes, while the Musqué clone brings added oiliness of texture and lifted floral nuance. A vibrant citrus-driven acidity carries through the palate, finishing with a satisfyingly crunchy sea-salt edge in this vintage.

Sauvignon Blanc

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley, California, USA, 2023

The winemaker at Merry Edwards Winery is Heidi von der Mehden, who took over the role after Merry Edwards retired in 2020. She h

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

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