95 Points Tasting Panel
Aromas of pineapple, guava, and gardenia. Lemon curd, pink grapefruit, and tangerine blossom form a delicate, creamy wave across the palate. Tropical flowers such as gardenia and plumeria play alongside honeyed pears, dotted with a salty, crisp seashell finish.
94 Points Wine Spectator
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. 18,000 cases made.
92 Points Jeb Dunnuck
A pale silver/yellow color, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley has softer floral notes of melon, dewy flowers, quince, pink grapefruit, and vanilla. It’s elegant, fruity, and supple, with lots of elegant charm and an inviting feel as well as a softly rounded texture.
91 Points Vinous
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.
Winemaker Notes
The 2023 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from two separate lots harvested from Blake’s Launch, a superb vineyard in the Russian River Valley2. Each lot contributes distinct aromas and flavors2. The wine features delicate honeydew, cantaloupe, and refreshing lime zest on the nose, leading to a mouthwatering laser beam of Meyer lemon, guava, passionfruit, and lovely minerality on the palate2. It finishes bright and balanced, with a crisp texture and nice mid-palate weight2.
