{"product_id":"merry-edwards-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-2019-750ml","title":"Merry Edwards - Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes for this bottling were harvested from Sept. 8 to Oct. 5, 2023. The Pinot Noir grapes were handpicked and hand sorted in the field and at the winery. Berries were 100% de-stemmed, with whole berries placed in the fermenter. The fruit was cold soaked for five days, and it was aged nine months in 37% new French oak barrels. Bottling was done on Aug. 12, 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter many years of drought, we welcomed a full dose of rain in 2023. The rains lasted throughout the spring, providing the vines with plenty of moisture to grow a healthy canopy and full crop load. It also helped to moderate temperatures, keeping frost at bay. The summer was very typical for the Russian River Valley, with cool nights and coastal fog that came in every evening, barely burning off by noon. The growing season's cooler temperatures led to a delayed and prolonged harvest, so patience was key. The resulting wines are elegant, with mouthwatering acidity and focused aromatics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose on this vintage features an undercurrent of sweetness, with hints of root beer and cherry cola, along with ripe cherries, caramel, and floral and forest notes. The full-forward palate, with an elegant entry, offers pine and sweet red fruit, with dried cocoa throughout the extended finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merry Edwards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975798395104,"sku":"106072","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/merry-edwards-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley_1.jpg?v=1663887867","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/merry-edwards-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}