Merry Edwards 'Anderson Valley' Pinot Noir

Merry Edwards “Russian River Valley” Pinot Noir 2023
Merry Edwards was one of the first women to break into California winemaking, and by the time she started her own label in Sonoma in 1997 she'd already spent two decades proving Pinot Noir could be world-class here. Anderson Valley is Mendocino's cool-climate answer to Burgundy — fog rolls in off the Pacific and keeps the grapes slow-ripening all season. Silken, fragrant, and deeply expressive, this Pinot Noir opens with black cherry, wild raspberry, rose petal, orange peel, and a hint of clove, with that unmistakable cool climate Anderson Valley glow of ripe fruit and woodland nuance. We imagine redwood forests, Ewoks, and sunsets.

Key Details:

Producer: Merry Edwards Winery — one of Sonoma’s most iconic estates, founded by pioneering winemaker Merry Edwards, whose work helped define the modern identity of cool climate Pinot Noir. The winery remains known for richness, perfume, and precision, with a style that honors both vineyard character and California fruit.

Region / Appellation: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California

Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

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Food Pairing: Lovely with duck breast, cedar-plank salmon, roast chicken with herbs, mushroom tart, or pork loin with cherries, but we're also loving this with a steak and broccoli stir-fry.