Merry Edwards

Late Harvest Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

9.325 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind.

A palate revitalizer after the reds! Like a shot of vitamin C to your taste buds. Apricot, ripe peach, and mango all drizzled in orange blossom honey. Didn’t have the nuttiness of Sauternes but there was really nice acidity here. I called this late harvest Cali SB/semillon.

After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind.

A palate revitalizer after the reds! Like a shot of vitamin C to your taste buds. Apricot, ripe peach, and mango all drizzled in orange blossom honey. Didn’t have the nuttiness of Sauternes but there was really nice acidity here. I called this late harvest Cali SB/semillon.

Jun 24th, 2020
Ezekiel James Hampton

Late Harvest. Unexpected highlight. Amazing. Nice acid.

Late Harvest. Unexpected highlight. Amazing. Nice acid.

Aug 3rd, 2015
Rob Clarke

Awesome Finish to a beautiful dinner...

Awesome Finish to a beautiful dinner...

Apr 9th, 2017
Andrew Davidoff

Absolutely love this as a dessert wine. Less sweet than a Sauterne but crisp, fresh, floral with a hint of apple and citrus. Very surprising and delightful.

Absolutely love this as a dessert wine. Less sweet than a Sauterne but crisp, fresh, floral with a hint of apple and citrus. Very surprising and delightful.

Oct 13th, 2016
Dave Wood

I like everything Merry Edwards and this was not an exception. First time trying and hit all the right spots. Honeyed fruit without being cloying or too heavy. I'll get this again and more than one.

I like everything Merry Edwards and this was not an exception. First time trying and hit all the right spots. Honeyed fruit without being cloying or too heavy. I'll get this again and more than one.

Sep 8th, 2016
Rob Clarke

Great light and crispy.

Great light and crispy.

Jul 3rd, 2016
Eric Waxman

This is an incredible dessert wine. Sweet stone fruits, particularly apricot. A real crowd pleaser.

This is an incredible dessert wine. Sweet stone fruits, particularly apricot. A real crowd pleaser.

May 30th, 2016
Al Shikoh

Ripe peach, apricot, and honey with thick, syrupy mouthfeel.

Ripe peach, apricot, and honey with thick, syrupy mouthfeel.

Apr 9th, 2016
Matt Reagan

Right up there with some of the great Sauternes I've had. Surprisingly delicious and well balanced, considering this is among the first late harvest Sav Blanc Merry has produced.

Right up there with some of the great Sauternes I've had. Surprisingly delicious and well balanced, considering this is among the first late harvest Sav Blanc Merry has produced.

Oct 30th, 2014
David L

David had this 6 years ago

David had this 6 years ago

Mar 14th, 2018