Merry Edwards Pinot Noir SC - 2019 - Merry Edwards Winery
Alcoholic content: 14.00 %
yr. 2019 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2019 on 01.11.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
"Creamy red fruit and light stemmy spice adorn this soft, silky wine from coastal sites. It shows an opulent mouthfeel and teases of rose and forest floor. Cranberry, pomegranate and rhubarb come to mind on the palate, as full-bodied tannins and oak contrast it all. Virginie Boone"
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
"Jammy plum, strawberry and dark cherry ooze from the core of this beautifully coastal wine, seasoned in dried herb, clove and black tea. Expressive and varietal, with a thick tannin structure, it has room to open further and unwind, its oak well integrated and its tannins structured. Virginie Boone"
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2017 on 01.07.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
"This blend of multiple vineyards impresses in its breadth and depth, offering creamy softness and robust yet supple tannin. Toasted oak, nutmeg, clove and brooding black fruit combine effortlessly along a medium-bodied thread of ripeness and weight, finishing in a measured richness of chocolate. Virginie Boone"
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sultry red fruit is seasoned in cardamom and baking spice with a lovely lilt of orange peel that accentuates the underlying acidity. Thick and concentrated on entry, the wine settles into a velvety smooth and floral expression of coastal crunchy fruit. Virginie Boone"
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2018 with 92 of 100 points.
"Gritty in oak, this coastal appellation wine is bright and herbal, offering crisp, vibrant overtones of cranberry, pomegranate, strawberry and rose. A streak of fresh mint and lavender adds floral elements that contribute to its lovely profile of delicate elegance, supported by mellowed oak."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 92 of 100 points.
"Smooth and medium-bodied, this is a rounded, lovely expression of rhubarb compote and black tea that's softly layered on the palate. Rose petals invite first before wild blueberry and nutmeg make their mark, supported by juicy acidity and a grippy length of tannin."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
"An easygoing, approachable wine with lush texture and characteristics of soy, black olive and forest floor, this wine leans savory and quite minerally, with spicy acidity giving it a kick on the palate. Savory and juicy, it expands on the finish into a lushness of velvety goodness."
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2016 with 92 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Zart nach Dörrpflaumen, schwarze Kirschen, mineralisch, feine Holznuancen. Komplex, stoffig, extraktsüß, präsente, extraktsüße Tannine, gutes Reifepotenzial."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Brombeerkonfit, ein Hauch von Röstaromen, etwas Kräuterwürze und Nougat unterlegt. Mittlere Komplexität, salzig-mineralische Textur, im Abgang zart nach Kirschen und wieder würzige vegetale Komponenten."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
"A blend from five different Sonoma Coast vineyards, this is a delicious Pinot steeped in flavors of raspberry liqueur and pomegranate, light in texture and personality yet rich and spicy on the finish. The oak makes itself felt midpalate, a delicately smooth layering of toast and tannin, lovingly balanced by pleasing aromas of violet and cinnamon."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2014 with 91 of 100 points.
"This isn't one of Merry Edwards' single-vineyard Pinots, but who cares? It's a magnificent effort, and a classic expression of Sonoma Coast in a good vintage. The wine is dry and tannic, yet lilting in the mouth, with flavors of raspberries, cherries, pomegranates and mushrooms. It's not an ager, but an elegant, sophisticated Pinot to drink now."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Power vs. finesse. Which wins out? It's pretty much a draw in this blend of various sites throughout the sprawling Sonoma Coast appellation. It shows the acidity and dryness of the coast, as well as the long hangtime richness of the vintage, with spicy raspberry and cherry flavors liberally oaked. A gorgeous wine, and a bargain given that it's the least expensive of the winery's 2010 Pinots. Drink now-2014."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2012 with 94 of 100 points.
"Made from eight vineyards located throughout this sprawling appellation, this wine showcases the art of the blend, and is an extraordinary achievement for its sheer opulence. Offers wave after wave of Pinot flavor, with superb tannins and mouthwatering acidity. The fact that this is Merry Edwards's least expensive Pinot Noir is amazing and makes it a special buy. Production was 2,370 cases."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2007 on 01.07.2011 with 92 of 100 points.
"A bit tannic and earthy, with tobacco and cola flavors accenting the fruitier cherries and blackberries. Oak adds sweet, smoky notes of toast, and the finish includes lots of tangy spices. Elegantly constructed, this young Pinot needs a few year in the cellar."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2011 with 94 of 100 points.
"Hard to keep from falling in love with this wine. It's so luscious in bright, spicy wild cherry, raspberry and root beer flavors. With a satiny texture and brilliant acidity, it's stunningly drinkable now, but should hold and develop over the next six years."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2009 with 91 of 100 points.
"Acidity marks this ripe, delicious wine, giving it a tartness that works to balance the extraordinarily ripe flavors. Cherries, black raspberries, mulberries and pomegranates all mingle together, with spice and cedar complications, and the finish is totally dry and somewhat tannic. Great now, and should hold for a good six years."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2008 with 88 of 100 points.
"Here's a nice, tasty Pinot that offers plenty of attractive flavor without real complexity. It's light and silky, with spicy cherry, pomegranate, cola, tangerine zest and smoky vanilla flavors. Drink now."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2007 with 93 of 100 points.
"What a roll Merry Edwards is on. This is a basic, appellation series Pinot, but it's as good or better as most other wineries' single-vineyard bottlings, showing a dry, rich, acidic, earthy character in its youth. But there's enough cherry cola fruit to drink now, if you decant. Chewy and complex, it should improve for five years and hold for another five."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2005 with 87 of 100 points.
"Displays classic cool climate character in the stimulating acids and brisk tannins. Is it a cellarworthy wine? Probably not. There's blackberry and cherry fruit, but this dry, elegant wine isn't built for the long haul."
yr. 2002 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2002 on 01.01.2004 with 88 of 100 points.
"A mellow, smooth wine with soft tannins that frame savory flavors of cherries, vanilla, cinnamon and mint. It's racy and stylish, with good length to the finish. Drink now."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2004 with 91 of 100 points.
"Very similar in profile to Merry Edwards's Olivet Lane bottling, with the same pomegranate, cherry, rhubarb and tobacco flavors. It is a little leaner and sharper, although that same dryness is there. That makes it a relative value."
yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2019 on 01.09.2021 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2017 on 01.09.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
