Merry Edwards
Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Still a baby. Big fruit and structure with nice meaty notes
Still a baby. Big fruit and structure with nice meaty notes
Oct 27th, 2017
With all the bad pub about the 2011 California vintage I wanted to try the Merry Edwards that I got on sale. My store of choice originally had it priced at $79.99 and I bought it for $29.99, WHAT! That's right $29.99, lucky me and what a good discovery. On the nose I get black cherry, black raspberry some clove and caramel nuances. On my first taste my eyes lit up and a big smile came to my lips. There is sweet dark fruit of black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, and cranberry. There is a smooth silky mouth feel with medium tanning and lip smacking acidity. The well balanced melding of all aspects in this wine makes for an enjoyable evening.
With all the bad pub about the 2011 California vintage I wanted to try the Merry Edwards that I got on sale. My store of choice originally had it priced at $79.99 and I bought it for $29.99, WHAT! That's right $29.99, lucky me and what a good discovery. On the nose I get black cherry, black raspberry some clove and caramel nuances. On my first taste my eyes lit up and a big smile came to my lips. There is sweet dark fruit of black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, and cranberry. There is a smooth silky mouth feel with medium tanning and lip smacking acidity. The well balanced melding of all aspects in this wine makes for an enjoyable evening.
Jan 24th, 2015
Truly excellent. Balanced, nicely aged. No dried fruit. Earthy. Beautiful.
Truly excellent. Balanced, nicely aged. No dried fruit. Earthy. Beautiful.
Nov 12th, 2023
Opened this in anticipation of an upcoming Sonoma trip. Wonderful aroma. This wine has aged beautifully. Acidity and fruit are still nicely balanced. I would describe this wine as feminine and elegant. I last tried this about a year ago and it was somewhat shut down. Not sure if the extra year has helped or decanting this time. This wine can probably go a few more years but really no need to wait any longer. Cheers!
Opened this in anticipation of an upcoming Sonoma trip. Wonderful aroma. This wine has aged beautifully. Acidity and fruit are still nicely balanced. I would describe this wine as feminine and elegant. I last tried this about a year ago and it was somewhat shut down. Not sure if the extra year has helped or decanting this time. This wine can probably go a few more years but really no need to wait any longer. Cheers!
Jan 31st, 2022This one took a while to open up. Dried fruit with an herb quality to it. A bit of spice on the finish. Not my favorite Merry Edwards, but still well made.
This one took a while to open up. Dried fruit with an herb quality to it. A bit of spice on the finish. Not my favorite Merry Edwards, but still well made.
Nov 4th, 2020
Starts with forward fruit, but after 10 minutes the mushrooms emerge, and after another 10 minutes they merge into a very enjoyable medley of the two. Quality.
Starts with forward fruit, but after 10 minutes the mushrooms emerge, and after another 10 minutes they merge into a very enjoyable medley of the two. Quality.
Jun 24th, 2018Beautiful silken texture and structure.
Beautiful silken texture and structure.
Aug 15th, 2017Good fruit. Nice amount of oak. Nice acidity. Well balanced.
Good fruit. Nice amount of oak. Nice acidity. Well balanced.
Jul 30th, 2017Cherries. Black raspberries. Balanced. Hint of spice. Wonderful. Smoothed out even more on day 2.
Cherries. Black raspberries. Balanced. Hint of spice. Wonderful. Smoothed out even more on day 2.
Jan 25th, 2017