Merry Edwards is one of America’s top Pinot Noir producers. It’s always a joy to taste her new releases side by side because it’s clear that her vineyard or appellation designation is legitimate and not a marketing gimmick. For example, this Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, from a cooler area, reflects those growing conditions with more angularity and firmer lighter red fruit-like flavors. It’s precisely the kind of Pinot Noir you’d expect coming from that part of California.
Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Michael Apstein