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Merry Edwards Winery is a family-owned winery in Sebastopol, California, that produces award-winning Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs from estate-grown grapes. The winery was founded in 1997 by Merry Edwards, one of the first female winemakers in California and a pioneer of Russian River Valley wines. The winery offers tastings by appointment only in private salons or on a peaceful patio overlooking the vineyards.
The winery’s products range from $36 to $68 per bottle, depending on the variety and vintage. The winery specializes in single-vineyard Pinot Noirs that express the unique terroir of each site, such as Olivet Lane, Meredith Estate, Flax Vineyard and Coopersmith. The winery also produces three appellation blends: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Merry Edwards Winery is one of the most respected and acclaimed wineries in California. It has received numerous awards and accolades from critics and publications such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate and Decanter. Merry Edwards herself was named Winemaker of the Year by San Francisco Chronicle in 2004 and by James Beard Foundation in 2013. She was also inducted into the Culinary Institute of America’s Vintners Hall of Fame in 2019.
Some of the winery’s competitors include Williams Selyem Winery, Kosta Browne Winery, Rochioli Vineyards & Winery and Dutton-Goldfield Winery. These are also well-known producers of Pinot Noir and other wines from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations. Merry Edwards Winery stands out for its long history, its female leadership, its focus on single-vineyard expressions and its consistent quality.
The winery’s products range from $36 to $68 per bottle, depending on the variety and vintage. The winery specializes in single-vineyard Pinot Noirs that express the unique terroir of each site, such as Olivet Lane, Meredith Estate, Flax Vineyard and Coopersmith. The winery also produces three appellation blends: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Merry Edwards Winery is one of the most respected and acclaimed wineries in California. It has received numerous awards and accolades from critics and publications such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate and Decanter. Merry Edwards herself was named Winemaker of the Year by San Francisco Chronicle in 2004 and by James Beard Foundation in 2013. She was also inducted into the Culinary Institute of America’s Vintners Hall of Fame in 2019.
Some of the winery’s competitors include Williams Selyem Winery, Kosta Browne Winery, Rochioli Vineyards & Winery and Dutton-Goldfield Winery. These are also well-known producers of Pinot Noir and other wines from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations. Merry Edwards Winery stands out for its long history, its female leadership, its focus on single-vineyard expressions and its consistent quality.
Overview
Location
United States, California, Sebastopol
Phone
+1 888-388-9050