Merry Edwards 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2023

Merry Edwards “Russian River Valley” Pinot Noir 2023
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 Russian River 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 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. The winery remains known for richness, perfume, and precision, with a style that honors both vineyard character and California fruit.

Region / Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2023

Style / ABV: Dry red wine; 14.5% ABV. The grapes were handpicked and hand sorted, fully destemmed, given a five-day cold soak, and aged for nine months in French oak, 37% new, resulting in a wine with depth and a velvety frame.

Why It’s Special: This is one of the estate’s signature wines and a beautifully complete portrait of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, blending multiple vineyard sources into a single, harmonious expression. The long, cool 2023 growing season brought aromatic definition and freshness, giving the wine both generosity and lift.

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.