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2024 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc "Russian River Valley"

Winery: Merry Edwards

Vintage: 2024

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Russian River Valley"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $48

Cases produced: 17,000

KWG Score: 93.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: May 28, 2026

Wine Review: This almost clear colored Sauvignon Blanc from Merry Edwards is excellent and a top performer in our blind tasting. It opens with a shy grapefruit pith and ripe Bartlett pear bouquet with hints of jasmine, guava, and pineapple. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, very smooth, and creamy. The flavor profile is a tasty ripe pear and passion fruit blend with notes of ruby grapefruit and papaya. We also detected hints of oak and green apple. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity drift away nicely. We would enjoy this terrific Sauvignon Blanc on its own. With food we would pair it with steamed mussels. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Our Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc has become a popular success because of the unique way it is made. Winemaker Heidi von der Mehden uses a blend of Shenandoah and Sauvignon Musqué clones of Sauvignon Blanc to achieve the perfect blend of flavors and aromatics. She employs barrel fermentation in French oak and lees-stirring regimes for creamy texture. In 2024, the result is a luscious wine with tropical floral aromas, and notes of sweet grapefruit, orange blossoms, and honeydew melon. The entry is juicy, and it’s refreshing on the palate. Touches of citrus, vanilla, and fresh cut apples linger on the finish.

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