Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Merry Edwards – Pinot Noir “Meredith Estate” 2011
Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma – USA 🇺🇸

Overview:
From one of California’s pioneering female winemakers, this estate Pinot Noir highlights the depth and elegance of Russian River Valley fruit. Crafted in the méthode à l’ancienne, it reflects a hands-on, traditional approach that balances richness with finesse.

Aromas & Flavors:
Ripe cherry, black plum, and wild strawberry layered with rose petals, forest floor, and a hint of baking spice. Subtle notes of cocoa and cola emerge with air.

Mouthfeel:
Fuller-bodied than many Pinots, with velvety tannins and remarkable depth. The palate combines juicy red fruit brightness with earthy undertones and a lingering, warm finish.

Food Pairings:
Duck breast with cherry glaze, mushroom risotto, or roasted salmon. For cheese lovers, try with brie or camembert.

Verdict:
A bold and expressive Pinot Noir, showing the hallmark concentration of Merry Edwards’ style. At over a decade old, it has softened beautifully, yet still holds vibrancy and structure.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight:
A memorable vintage that demonstrates how Russian River Pinot Noir can age gracefully. A true collector’s gem from one of California’s most respected winemakers. — 7 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.0

Plush texture, blue fruit — 6 years ago

Pablo Garcia

9.2

Very dense... this is a serious Pinot. Subtle dark cherries smell and flavors. A masculine wine.. — 7 years ago

Lloyd Everard

8.9

Watching game seven of the National League Series with my family in Colorado. Wonderful wine. This is the 2014 Grenache Syrah blend. Tastes like a far more expensive wine. — 8 years ago

Nathan Rogers

9.5

Found this in my grandma’s station wagon. Still pretty delicious...Merry Christmas all you Delectable Deplorable’s... — 8 years ago

Rob Clarke

9.9

Awesome Finish to a beautiful dinner... — 9 years ago

with John

K L

9.3

Think I liked the Russian river better but this was very good and would get again. Classic Sonoma coast. Very drinkable and balanced. — 10 months ago

with Matt

Eric

9.3

Masking up and scanning your menu sucks but washing it down with a nice Pinot makes it better. — 6 years ago

Rob N

9.1

Opened up a little funny with some top of bottle sediment, but with air got a lot better. A pretty rich almost funky pinot — 6 years ago

Kurt Peterson

10

Excellent stuff — 7 years ago

Junaid Mohiuddin

9.4

Classic Pinot. Soft on the tongue but full of flavor. — 8 years ago

Karen Wade

9.6

Naked Pinot Gris the best I've tried so good I finished the whole bottle to myself def buy again fab — 9 years ago

Sean Ragusa

9.5

Vintage 2003. Merry Christmas to us!
Nothing at all bad to say and everything good! — 9 years ago

K L

9.4

So good! Really worth the treat. Perfect in every way. — 10 months ago

with Matt

Blair Campomizzi

9.1

Dark and rich. Red berry and cherry pop with some dried herd nots in the back ground. — 5 years ago

with Marilea

Zach Reeves

9.2

One of my favorite Pinots — 6 years ago

Andrew Belzer

10

Merry Christmas! bramble, leather cigar, cassis, blackberry, coffee. — 7 years ago

Neil Kudler

9.1

90% dark chocolate, black plum, long finish. Opens up with 20-30 minutes in the glass. — 8 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

Still a rich styled pinot, but the lighter vintage and years in the bottle really help this stay balanced. Packed with rich dark fruit and cola notes finishing with a bit of spice. Nice now and will hold for another 3-4 years. — 9 years ago

Jonathon Harris

9.4

Drinking this wine made me forget Donald Trump was our president. Which begs the question, is it better to have drank, then to never drank at all?
— 9 years ago