Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018

 I’ve always appreciated the “house style” at Merry Edwards, one where site is king and ripeness is treasured.  The Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir from 2018 delivers lively citrus zest notes over the ripe black cherry fruit, and that zesty character keeps the flavors pumping through an extended finish.  This will sit perfectly alongside saucy salmon dishes up to fattier beef preparations.