Merry Edwards Meredith Est Pinot Noir '21

From the Goldridge soils of Russian River Valley's revered Meredith Estate, this single-vineyard Pinot Noir shimmers with a translucent ruby-garnet hue. The profoundly complex nose erupts with layers of macerated cherries, rose petal confit, and forest floor, evolving to reveal subtle notes of bergamot tea and crushed porcini. On the palate, the wine achieves ethereal balance - flavors of blood orange, pomegranate, and exotic baking spices float across satin-textured tannins with an acidity that earned unanimous 95-97 point scores. Whole cluster fermentation (25%) lends aromatic complexity to this 14.1% alcohol beauty aged 10 months in François Frères barrels (45% new). The finish lingers for over a minute with haunting violet and mineral notes. Serve slightly chilled with duck breast or truffle-infused dishes - this 2021 will continue evolving gracefully for 8-12 years.