Reviews & Ratings
2023 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir "Olivet Lane"
Winery: Merry Edwards
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Olivet Lane"
Wine Category: Pinot Noir
Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Russian River Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $77
Cases produced: 790
KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)
Review date: April 11, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and ruby colored Pinot Noir from Merry Edwards opens with a fragrant black raspberry and red beet bouquet with hints of pomegranate, cinnamon, and saddle leather. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, lush, and fruit forward. The flavor profile is a black raspberry and loam blend with notes of blackberry tea and bacon. We also detected hints of cranberry, strawberry, cedar. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and its dusty tannins stick around for quite some time. We would pair this Pinot with duck confit crostini appetizers or with a smoked pork chop. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: Our 2023 "Olivet Lane" Pinot Noir shows a distinctively earthy, opulent nose, with aromatics of sweet dried fig, vanilla fudge, Rainier cherry, and toasted almonds. The generous entry introduces bold tannins balanced on the palate by bright acidity.
