Talk about a family affair! Pinot Noir legend Merry Edwards brings us this beautiful bottle made with her own clone of the grape that’s grown in her husband’s vineyard. It features rich cherry, rhubarb, strawberry, cardamom, cinnamon and wild flower aromas that translate to the palate seamlessly, with the flavors carried over beautifully balanced acidity and layered oak spice. The finish shows the aging potential of this graceful wine with moderate grip that keeps all the elements lingering long. I can’t wait to try the rest of her 2012 lineup.
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2012
By Rich Cook