Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (750ml)

Merry Edwards' 2022 Sauvignon Blanc comes from Russian River Valley, where the cool maritime climate favors bright, mineral-driven expressions of the varietal. The wine is whole-cluster pressed and barrel fermented, then aged sur lie in French oak for five months, a technique that adds richness and texture to what might otherwise be a lean white.

The nose opens with white peach, lemongrass, and orange blossoms, with a hint of vanilla underneath. On the palate, the wine shows supple stone fruit (citrus, pear, yellow apple) backed by a mineral spine that recalls chalky crushed stones. The acidity is racy and bright, cutting through the wine's medium-to-full body and resolving into fresh floral and honeysuckle notes on the finish. This is a Sauvignon Blanc with weight and dimension, best enjoyed now while its fruit and floral character are at their peak.