7.8
$50
Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016
Producer: Merry Edwards
Region: Russian River Valley, USA
Pinot Noir
Vintage
2016
Critic Score
7.8/10
Vivino
4.3/5
Flavor Profile
PomegranatePlumAniseColaMenthol
Reviews (1)
7.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026
Brilliant Russian River Pinot balances pomegranate brightness with earthy cola spice.
Gorgeous pomegranate and fresh plum leap from the glass. Cola spice and anise weave through silky tannins. Menthol coolness adds lift to the concentrated core. Elegant structure suggests this will evolve beautifully through 2026. Classic Russian River terroir expression - refined yet powerful.
bright pomegranatedark plum fleshcola spicefresh anisecooling mentholsilky tannins
🍷 You want textbook Russian River Pinot that bridges Burgundian elegance with California sunshine.
Pairs with: duck breast with cherry gastrique, wild mushroom risotto, herb-crusted salmon, aged goat cheese
About the Producer
Merry Edwards
Russian River trailblazer. Pioneer of California Pinot Noir. Rich, complex style since 1997.