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Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Producer: Merry Edwards

Region: Russian River Valley, USA

Pinot Noir

Vintage

2012

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.4/5

Flavor Profile

PomegranatePlumAniseColaMenthol

Reviews (1)

8.0

Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Silky Russian River Pinot with pomegranate brightness and cooling menthol finish.

Aromatics leap from glass. Pomegranate tartness meets dark plum richness. Anise and cola spices weave through mid-palate. Menthol coolness provides elegant lift. Silky tannins never intrude. 2012 vintage shows perfect ripeness without overextraction. Earthy undertones ground the bright fruit. Finish lingers with spice box complexity. Drinking beautifully now. Will hold another 3-4 years easily.

Tart pomegranateDark plumAnise spiceCola concentrateCooling mentholForest floor

🍷 You want elegant Pinot that proves Russian River can rival Burgundy's best villages.

Pairs with: Duck confit with cherry gastrique, Mushroom risotto, Grilled salmon with herbs, Aged Gruyère

About the Producer

Merry Edwards

Russian River trailblazer. Pioneer of California Pinot Noir. Rich, complex style since 1997.

About the Region

Russian River Valley, USA

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