Captivatingly complex and concentrated bursts of brambly black raspberry, dark cherry, tart plum, and blueberry skin highlight a tastefully rich and expressive display playfully lifted by deep floral tones of blooming rose, hydrangea, and violet. A balanced dusting of cardamom, coriander, and vanilla further enhances bold aromatics while charming forest organic tones of bella mushroom and fir tree contribute clean savory nuance. A subtle suggestion of loamy soil delicately imparts a pinch of earthy delight while a faint note of ocean fog reflects world-class coastal terroir. Thrillingly robust, dense, and extracted on the palate while still coming across as quite tense and tightly-wound; exhibiting a powerful and decidedly concentrated presentation that manages to remain perfectly balanced despite its impressive muscle and might. Full bodied and firmly structured with elevated tannin backed by bright acidity. This 2021 Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir by Merry Edwards Winery is an outgoing and age-worthy red from the Anderson Valley. 

Located in western Mendocino County where it is heavily influenced by the cold waters of the nearby Pacific Ocean, the Anderson Valley is one of California's coolest winegrowing regions yet boasts a long enough growing season to still achieve complete ripeness in its wines. This bottling, crafted by Merry Edwards Winery using Pinot Noir grown at the biodynamic Dach Vineyard, beautifully exhibits how the Anderson Valley can facilitate a unique combination of balance and amplitude. This boldly booms with a deep and brooding core of dark and red fruits complicated by expressive floral tones, pretty barrel spices, clean forest notes, and delicious coastal earthiness. It is decently approachable in its youth and can be enjoyed today after a moderate decant, yet will be even better after at least 3-5 years or more of additional cellaring. Outstanding