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Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2023

White Wine from California, United States
by Merry Edwards
$49.99
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Sauvignon Blanc unlike almost any other in California. Merry Edwards became famous for Russian River Pinot Noir, but her Sauvignon Blanc is the quieter cult bottling: barrel-fermented in French oak, aged on lees, and given the kind of attention usually reserved for Bordeaux Blanc or top Sancerre. The result is a wine with the citrus-and-passionfruit lift of Sauvignon, but with creamy weight, smoky depth, and the ability to age for years. The estate is now part of the Louis Roederer Champagne group (since 2019), with Heidi von der Mehden — Merry's longtime protege — making the wine. 2023 is classic Russian River.

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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) is classy and polished to the core. Citrus peel, marzipan, white flowers and light tropical inflections all grace this aromatic, beautifully perfumed Sauvignon Blanc from Merry Edwards. Drink it over the next year or two." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

92 points

"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc was barrel-fermented and matured for five months in 15% new French oak. It has pretty aromas of white peach, guava, beeswax, grapefruit peel and candle smoke. The medium-bodied palate features nuanced, layered flavors. Its soft, mouth-coating texture is foiled by bright, mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish. 18,000 cases were made." —Erin Brooks

Wine Spectator

94 points

"A distinctive white, with fleshy mango, peach and apricot flavors at the core, plus notes of candied ginger, lemon curd and candied kumquat. Floral details, herbal accents and a drizzle of honey linger on the finish. Drink now."

Wine Enthusiast

93 points

"This decadent and fleshy barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc delivers a pop of fresh Meyer lemon, lime, linen and citrus blossom aromas on the nose, while the palate delivers fresh acidity with some heft and flavors of lemon zest, fresh grass, ginger and melon." —Tom R. Capo

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Perfect Pairings

Made for richer seafood: Dungeness crab with drawn butter, grilled halibut, oysters Rockefeller. Also brilliant with goat cheese salads, herb-roasted chicken, or Thai green curry.

Tasting Profile

Grapefruit, white peach, and passionfruit meet smoky lees, toasted hazelnut, and a touch of vanilla. Medium-bodied with creamy texture, bright acidity, and a long, mineral-flecked finish.