Merry Edwards shows that the French have no monopoly on the concert of terroir. Her Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is refreshingly different from her Russian River bottlings. It delivers bright berry-like flavors intermingled with spicy and earthy nuances. It’s a lively and invigorating wine that combines succulence and spice without being overdone. It is lovely now and, given the prices of top-end Pinot Noir, a very good buy.
Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2011
By Michael Apstein