| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14% |
| Price | $48.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-07-19 |
Perfect For
All-Day Sipping, Date Night, Summer Sipping
Drink If You Like
Assyrtiko, Sauvignon Blanc , Verdejo
Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Review
Merry Edwards is a legacy winery in Sonoma. If you drive by Sabastapol, you can’t miss the tasting room right off the main road. Focusing on terroir-driven Pinot Noir from its inception, they have since expanded to Chardonnay and eventually Sauvignon Blanc. This bottle is a very unique example of this grape. It’s more heady than light. There is an earthiness to the nose with a deep waxy vibe. There are some floral notes as well, but they are subtle. That earthiness brings some weight on the palate, which is balanced by solid acidity.
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