2011 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir this straightforward

this straightforward

perfectly balanced

Good acidic lift and nice grip

and while Verna's is a great vineyard

hazelnut and sweet chamomile

2011 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir this straightforwardOkay, so this is only Merry Edwards' regional blend. But don't dismiss it. Made from her greatest vineyards, including Flax, Meredith Estate and Coopersmith, it shows the linearity and elegance of her 2011s, without perhaps quite the concentation of the single vineyard wines. Dry, tannic and brisk in acidity, the flavors are classic cool climate rhubarbs, pomegranates, blackberry tea, dried herbs and cocoa. Give it up until 2020 to come around.