2009 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, CA

14.3% abv. The wine is a burgundy color fading at the rim. This has smoky and savory elements along with raspberry and dark cherry notes and some cinnamon hints. It is an expression of Russian River Valley terroir. It is a little hot from alcohol but still pleasurable and not over-the-hill. Very drinkable. I matched it with chicken thighs and another evening with honey-glazed ham. Just when I was thinking about dropping off the Merry Edwards mailing list, I come across a decently-drinking wine that held up for almost a decade.

[David M. Bueker]

Doesn't that always happen? You are ready to drop a mailing list and you have a bottle that pulls you back in!