MERRY EDWARDS TASTING - The Bank at the Westin (3/23/2011)
A nice tasting my friend Jesse did for the trade. I have never tried Merry Edwards single vineyard wines and was very impressed. These should age nicely and my wine of the night was the Meredith.
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2009 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Second time sampling this wine and it showed well with mineral, orange peel, grapefruit and subtle wood. Medium finish and good acidity. (91 pts.) -
2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Aromas of cranberry, wood, spice and pepper. This wine has a gritty texture and plenty of flavor on the palate and finish. Medium finish. My least favorite of the 2008 Merry Edwards lineup but a solid wine overall. (90 pts.) -
2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
A super wine which is a blend of the single vineyard juice. Violets, cranberry, cherry, dust and full of flavor. Medium to long finish and balanced wine. Good value for top end Pinot. (92 pts.) -
2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
This wine opened up over time and revealed cherry, oak, vanilla and spice on the nose. A little heat but that blew off and a touch of sweet fruit on the palate. Medium finish. Initial reaction was a 90 but with time 92+ (92 pts.) -
2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Meredith Estate - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
A wonderful Pinot Noir with cranberry, cherry, ocffee and minerals. A lot of depth to this wine and it has a long finish. A big style but balanced. (93 pts.) -
2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Olivet Lane - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
A nice showing and this will get even better. Spice, cinnamon, vanilla, oak, and raspberry. Medium finish and I would age this at least three years. (92 pts.) -
2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Coopersmith - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Medium purple. Nose of strawberry, raspberry, mocha and minerals. On the palate it picks up some spice and has a really concentrated finish. (92 pts.) -
2008 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Klopp Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Light style Pinot with wood, minerals, spice and strawberries. Short to medium finish and a bit thin on the palate. My least favorite of the single vineyards. (90 pts.)
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