Merry Edwards, Pinot Noir Flax Vinyard, Russian River Valley

Merry Edwards · California › Russian River Valley › United States of America

Red · Pinot Noir
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LWIN 1351448
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90 /100
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17
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Taster #4251 · Aug 26, 2019
91/100
Well preserved. Cork was in fine condition. Still full of the fruit flavors typical of a Pinot obviously mellowed due to age but less so than expected. Well structured. This could hold for at least another 5 years.
2006 vintage
Taster #0075 · Jul 18, 2019
Had a 2005 through 2012 vertical of Merry Edwards Flax Vineyard Pinot. Just opened the 2005 and 2006 last week for a taste. Both were gone in terms of taste
2006 vintage
Taster #8875 · Jun 1, 2017
92/100
Drinking like a champ! No decant needed.
2006 vintage
Taster #9997 · Oct 18, 2015
90/100
No notes. I just remember enjoying it very much.
2006 vintage
Taster #9997 · Mar 30, 2015
91/100
Bright red fruits. Enjoyable.
2006 vintage
Taster #9997 · Mar 24, 2014
90/100
Medium bodied. Pretty well balanced. Red fruits.
2006 vintage
Taster #1699 · Mar 22, 2014
91/100
Rose petals and bright red fruit on the nose, Full bodied Pinot on the palate, acidiy had tempered and led to rich fruit that is expected in Flax. Dark cherry flavor with some Cola. Really nice Pinot that is tasting well now, hopefully people kept this around and didnt drink to early. 91-92 pts.
2006 vintage
Taster #2952 · Dec 24, 2012
89/100
This was a solid bottle of pinot but probably not worth the tariff.
2006 vintage
Taster #1426 · Sep 5, 2012
89/100
Popped and poured. Medium bright red; floral nose with hints of spice. On the palate a bit disjointed with sweet fruit upfront but some acidity on the finish and perhaps a bit of alcohol; may integrate with air.
2006 vintage
Taster #1004 · Oct 1, 2011
89/100
Seemed a bit closed, with the fruit overshadowed by the acidity. Maybe needs some time.
2006 vintage
Taster #2159 · Nov 19, 2010
90/100
Medium ruby robe with red rim. Clean nose, opening over one hour to show moderately intense aromas of raspberries, cola, cardamom and cocoa. Medium-bodied on the palate, with medium-to-high acidity, medium sweet tannins and raspberry/cola flavors. The middle palate is full and the finish is long, albeit tart. This is a very nice Pinot but just a bit over-manipulated (acidified). It should drink nicely over the next five years, unless (due to over-acidification) the lack of balance really throws this …
2006 vintage
Taster #6503 · Nov 17, 2010
89/100
Dark cherry and spice aromas and flavors with sour cherries and moderate acidity on the finish.
2006 vintage
Taster #9948 · Oct 24, 2010
89/100
Nice, but not as much depth in flavor or balance as others that I have tried of hers.
2006 vintage
Taster #2659 · Nov 21, 2009
92/100
Saturday Tasting Group (Knightsbridge Wine Shop (Northbrook, IL)) : Very nice acid driven, medium bodied Pinot from this classic producer. Creamy and opulent showing nice baked good play with super refined tannins leading to a feminine style. Lush and supple mid palate showing nice ripe fruit. Nice New World slightly culty showing. Lovely rose petals on the back end.
2006 vintage
Taster #9384 · Oct 25, 2009
90/100
Cherry & plum with a hint of rasberry great finish
2006 vintage
Taster #3505 · Oct 3, 2009
90/100
Dark ruby color. Berries, black cherry and smoke on the nose. Cherries, spice (tea, clove), earth and cranberry flavors coat the palate. I really enjoy this wine.
2006 vintage
Taster #2546 · Jun 28, 2009
90/100
2009 Pinot Days Grand Tasting (Fort Mason Festival Pavillon, San Francisco, California) : Tart red fruit, mineral nose; tasty, tart red fruit, mineral palate with good structure; medium finish
2006 vintage
Taster #5209 · Jun 28, 2009
Sonoma-Napa Trip Day 2 and 3; 6/27/2009-6/28/2009 (Sonoma) : This is apparently all Pommard clone fruit. Light violet(?) nose. Touch of black cherry. Bright black cherry fruit turning tangy cranberry late. Quite tangy in the finish.
2006 vintage
Taster #2762 · May 18, 2009
Decided to pull two '06 Flax vineyards (Merry Edwards & William Selyem) for a dinner event. Hard to believe they came from the same vineyard and same clone. The ME was darker with black fruit, cloves, mocha and anise. The WS was lighter and sweeter with hints of cola and cinnamon and a bit of heat. Both nicely structured with long finishes.
2006 vintage
Taster #2546 · Aug 25, 2008
91/100
Family Winemakers San Francisco; 8/24/2008-8/25/2008 (Fort Mason, San Francisco) : Smoky, herbal nose; tart, tangy red fruit with grip; medium finish
2006 vintage