2009 Merry Edwards "Coopersmith" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir There‰۪s a kick of tannin

There‰۪s a kick of tannin

and a great buy when they finally release it ‰ÛÒ assuming it comes in under a three-digit price ‰ÛÒ it possesses wonderfully silky tannins

Sexy nutty oak complements ripe cassis

a testament to the distinction of this top white wine region

The finish is super

2009 Merry Edwards "Coopersmith" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir There‰۪s a kick of tannin*Cellar Selection* The vineyard is in the coolest part of the valley, the southerly part Merry Edwards calls the Golden Triangle. The wine is dry, tannic, bright in acidity and insanely rich. Just floods the mouth with cherry, cola, anise, pomegranate and mulberry flavors, with an earthiness suggesting mushrooms. Just great now, with decanting, and will easily develop in the bottle through 2020.