Merry Edwards Vineyards
The Vineyard
Completed in 2008, this state-of-the-art facility is located in the heart of Russian River Valley near the town of Sebastopol. Nestled amid the vines at Coopersmith vineyard, tastings educate visitors about Merry's handcrafted Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Experience wines produced with a genuine sense of place using site-specific viticulture and gentle, traditional winemaking practices. Merry and her husband, Ken, invite you to join them at their estate winery.
For Merry Edwards sustainability is a way of life. Thinking long term about the health of the land, and the future of their families, is embedded in all that they do. Their belief is that terroir is not simply longitude, latitude and soil type, but also reflects the input of the farmer. For instance, the use of organic mushroom compost has a positive effect on soil microorganisms. In turn, the vine's ability to process nutrients improves. The way the plant grows then influences the development and, ultimately, the quality of the grapes.
The Winemaker
Merry Edwards
One of California’s first woman winemakers, Merry Edwards began her career at Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1974. She went on to become the founding winemaker at Matanzas Creek in 1977 and remained there until 1984. For the next decade, Merry consulted for numerous wineries, large and small, in Oregon and many diverse appellations of California.
Merry Edwards approaches life with graceful intensity. When sampling grapes in the vineyard, hand pruning her cherished roses, preparing dinner for her family, practicing Bikram yoga — in whatever she does, Merry balances intellect with intuition. Each wine she makes benefits from her precision and perception of subtlety and elegance.
Now in the fourth decade of her winemaking career, Merry has earned the universal respect of winemaking peers, grape growers and academicians. A self-described perfectionist, she has constantly refined her vineyard practices, wines and techniques. Merry does not rest on her laurels ― she grows. "People frequently ask what is the best wine I have ever made. I tell them it's not made yet!"
Stats + Links
Location : Sebastopol, California USA
Vineyard : Russian River Valley
Winemaker : Merry Edwards
Tasting Room : Yes
Website : Merry Edwards Wine
What They Say!
Wine & Spirits Magazine No. 1 Pinot Noir; No. 9 Sauvignon Blanc
Merry Edwards was ranked No. 1 Pinot Noir in Wine & Spirits Magazine's annual Restaurant Poll for the fifth time in six years, and her Sauvignon Blanc was named No. 9 most popular SB.
- 22nd Annual Restaurant Poll, April 2011...Read more
