Merry Edwards Olivet Lane Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2022

Olivet Lane Pinot Noir 2022 is a standout single-vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot from the famed Olivet Lane site. Rich and expressive, it offers layers of black cherry, raspberry, violet, baking spice, and earthy complexity. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity create a polished, luxurious texture with excellent balance. A top-tier California Pinot Noir with vineyard pedigree, immediate appeal, and strong aging potential.

"A later ripening site, the fruit for the 2022 Pinot Noir Olivet Lane was picked in mid-September, after the heat spike, but she felt the vines were more resilient due to their age (planted in 1975). The wine pours a ripe ruby/magenta color and is ripe in the glass with notes of kirsch, minty herbs, pine, anise, and dark spice. Aged for 10 months in 83% new French oak barrels, it’s medium-bodied and has an even-keeled and focused structure, with fine tannins and bright acidity. It has good length and is going to age gracefully over the next 10 years." Jeb Dunnuck 94