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Merry Edwards Wines
| Owner(s) | Ken Coopersmith, Merry Edwards |
| Web site | www.merryedwards.com |
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Merry Edwards, the "Queen of Pinot," has been crafting Pinot Noir in California dating back to the early 1970s when she had her start at Mt Eden in the Santa Cruz Mountains. She was largely responsible for the emergence and national prominence of Matanzas Creek. She had her own label, Merry Vintners which failed financially and had a stint at Laurier. Along the way she has done Pinot Noir clonal research and responsible for the Mt Eden clone.
The most exciting and absorbing chapter of Merry's professional career is her present passion. In 1997 she co-founded a business venture allowing her to produce Merry Edwards Wines from select Pinot Noir grapes in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast, including, for the first time, her own vineyards: Meredith Estate, Coopersmith and Georganne. “ I have always wanted to make wine from the ground up. Today my husband Ken and I are growing over forty acres of Pinot Noir. After many years of being a guest in other wineries, she has her own, customized Merry Edwards Winery, located at our own Coopersmith Vineyard.” The new winery and tasting room are open by appointment. Contact Ron Hayes at 800-388-9050 x 205.
The impressive Pinot Noir lineup: Olivet Lane Vineyard, Coopersmith Vineyard, Meredith Estate Vineyard, Flax Vineyard, Klopp Ranch Vineyard, Tobias Glen Vineyard. Don't forget the Sauvignon Blanc - it is the best made in California.
Articles About Merry Edwards Wines
Reviewed Wines
2005 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $39.
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The nose is the star here,
drawing you in with heavenly Bing cherry, exotic spices and vanilla. The fruit is a bit shallow and watered-
down. There is some attractive oak spice and the tannins are fine-grained. The wine finishes with a
tart citrus impression.
Reviewed August 4, 2008
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2005 Merry Edwards Tobias Glen Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2005 Merry Edwards Coopersmith Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2005 Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2005 Merry Edwards Klopp Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2004 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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2004 Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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2004 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2004 Merry Edwards Olivet Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2005 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $39. · The nose is the star here, drawing you in with heavenly Bing cherry, exotic spices and vanilla. The fruit is a bit shallow and watered- down. There is some attractive oak spice and the tannins are fine-grained. The wine finishes with a tart citrus impression. Reviewed August 4, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Merry Edwards Tobias Glen Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2005 Merry Edwards Coopersmith Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2005 Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2005 Merry Edwards Klopp Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2004 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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2004 Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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2004 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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2004 Merry Edwards Olivet Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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