2017 Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Russian River Pinot Noir ($68)

My favorite Pinot Noir wines are from the Russian River. That’s where I first fell in love with Pinot and I haven’t found a region that can beat it. And, this Merry Edwards Pinot Noir stands with the best of them.

The Meredith Estate (Merry’s given names is Meredith) was Merry’s first adventure into viticulture that began more than 20 years ago. It was planted in 1996 with emphasis on its orientation to the site, soil amendments, the style of trellising and training used and the crucial selection of the rootstocks and clones.

Merry states that “The experience shaped my conversion from being a winemaker to being a vigneron or winegrower.”

This Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Pinot Noir is ruby red in color with delicate aromas of cherry and stone fruits with a noticeable hint of oak. On the palate it initially presents tart cherry and cranberry, has light tannin mid-way that transitions to a wonderfully easy and long finish.

This medium-bodied Meredith Estate Pinot Noir from Merry Edwards is excellent and will pair with most foods. And it’s great on its own! Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sample Provided by Jill Schlegel of Merry Edwards Winery