Merry Edwards [Fine Wine Selection]

WINEMAKER : Heidi von der Mehden

REGION :  Russian River Valley, California

GRAPE : Sauvignon Blanc 100%

VINTAGE : 2022

ABV : 14%

NOTES : Vegan

Exceptional, critical acclaimed wine from an incredible wine maker. Enough said really… But there’s more! The legacy of woorld renowned winemaker Merry Edwards is strong. Since 1970, she basically helped d shape the American wine industry. Today, president nicole Carter and winemaker Heidi continue to honour her achievments by maintaining a superb standard of wine with an uncompromising commitment to quality. A single varietal sauvignon blanc showcasing perfect farming in an incredible heatwave of 2022. The delicate flavours and succulent acidity remains. It offers lemon, pineapple, blossoms and citrus zest on the nose before following through with ripe stone fruit, lemongrass and touches of marzipan and honeydew. While very much dry, there is the subtlest of sweetness that keeps everything in check with a silky smooth texture and creme brulee caramel notes. It’s one to be tasted to really understand absolute quality and the nuanced sweet notes bring some spicier madras style dishes into check.

 

WINERY & PRODUCTION

One of the pioneers of the american wine scene, Merry Edwards is renowned for a tenacity for perfection. Success is uncompromising and eventually in 1997 opened her own incredible winery. Now retired, she had already established the best team to continue her work. This sauvignon blanc shows the artistry of farming, barrel fermentation and lees stirring managing a tricky vintage.