($45): Merry Edwards consistently makes a stunning array of Pinot Noirs.  Four recent releases from the 2012 vintage continue her streak.  This one, a blend from grapes grown in several vineyards in the Russian River Valley, delivers a wonderful tension between ripe fruit flavors and smoky savory nuances.  Nicely balanced, its texture seemingly caresses the palate.  It clearly conveys the ripe quality of California Pinot Noir but does so with a Burgundian signature of flavor without weight.
90 Michael Apstein Aug 25, 2015