Merry Edwards 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
One of California’s first woman winemakers, Merry Edwards began her career at Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1974. She went on to become the founding winemaker at Matanzas Creek in 1977 and remained there until 1984. In 1997, family and friends joined Merry to found Merry Edwards Winery, with a focus on producing Pinot Noirs with a sense of place from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. Living her dream, she and her husband, Ken Coopersmith, now manage five estate vineyards: Coopersmith, Cresta d’Oro, Flax, Georganne and Meredith. They maintain collaborative relationships with several other dedicated growers to supplement their estate production.
The wine is deep ruby with a clean nose of black dark fruit, black cherries pushing forth with a touch of spices, chocolate and oak. This wine is medium bodied with well integrated tannins and alcohol with a very smooth lingering finish. Very Well Done! Also be sure to visit the Merry Edwards website for some fine recipes.
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