($66):  Merry Edwards’ Pinot Noir from the Klopp Ranch is spectacular, delivering black fruit-like power seasoned beautifully with spice and minerals.  With all its density, it’s still fresh and thankfully does not venture into the “Pinot-Syrah” category.  Despite its power, it’s paradoxically still restrained and amazingly complex.  Waves of flavors awaken the palate.  Its length is seemingly endless.  As with all Merry Edwards’ 2016 Pinot Noirs, there’s an exciting energy and glossy texture to this one from the Klopp Ranch.  
96 Michael ApsteinDec 11, 2018