Reviews & Ratings

2012 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir "Sonoma Coast"

Winery: Merry Edwards

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sonoma Coast"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $39

Cases produced: 4,940

KWG Score: 91.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: February 4, 2015

Wine Review: This dark red colored Pinot Noir from Merry Edwards opens with a fragrant black cherry bouquet with a hint of oak and black raspberry. On the palate, this wine is medium to full bodied, balanced, juicy and very easy to enjoy. The flavor profile is a tasty red plum with notes of oak and strawberry licorice. I also detected a hint of cinnamon and faint red raspberry. The finish is dry and its dusty oak tannins are sticky and linger. This Pinot would pair well with a slow cooked prime rib roast. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a blend of grapes from five different vineyards located along the cool Sonoma County coast. This wine’s aromatic profile is attractive, showing a forward edge of warm brown spices, like cardamom and cinnamon, along with subtle, rich oak. As the wine opens, boysenberry and abundant red fruits - currants, plums and raspberries reveal themselves. Scents of violets and jasmine create lovely accents and complexity. In the mouth, a soft entry is followed by a smooth midpalate and a long, firm finish packed with spice and fruit. With nicely rounded tannins and good acid balance, this Pinot shows excellent aging potential.

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