Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Vineyard 2012

($62): Though similarly plush and polished, a thread of red fruit flavors is woven into the fabric of the Merry Edwards Olivet Lane Pinot Noir, which sets it apart from both the Coopersmith and Georganne bottlings. At this stage, with its charming subtleties, the Olivet Lane is the most expressive of her these three single vineyard bottlings.   It’s not tiring to drink because each sip brings different nuances — a hint of fruit, some earthiness, where the savory mushroom note come from.  In short, it sings.
95 Michael Apstein Jan 13, 2015