At first blush this vintage of Georganne from Merry Edwards seems to be on the lighter side, but that’s merely a feint. This is a beautifully structured Pinot with firm acidity that will hide some of the gorgeous red- and black-fruited aroma until the acids soften. Pair it with roasted or braised meat dishes for near-term consumption. For more subtle pairings, a few years in the cellar will benefit the Georganne Pinot mightily.
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2012
By Robert Whitley