Would agree with notes below. A wonderful surprise, no citrus but full of sweet honey and pears. Almost Sauternes-like, this was a lot of fun to sip. There was definitely a sense of complexity in this wine after 11 years in bottle. With Katie and Tim.
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Pnp. Astonishingly fresh and vivid. Pretty gold, no hint of orange. Not even the tiniest bit of oxidation! Melons, pear and a nice floral touch on the nose. Super well balanced and deep honeydew melon, light grass and minerals on the palate. Smooth, long finish with bright acidity and complex richness. Wine of the night! Sure wish I had more!!
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Beautiful nose of chamomile tea, guava, orange marmalade, lime curd, and wax. Medium bodied with big, round acid. Flavors include lime zest, pear, guava, kiwi, and mint. I love sauvignon blancs when they reach this stage of development. I'm not sure it's getting much better, but it's not nose diving either.
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Much better than the last bottle I had last year. The wine showed good balance with a creamy mouth feel. Very well integrated but definitely at the end of the road.
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Never thought that a 2012 Sauvignon Blanc from Napa would hold this long. Well, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised given the name. This bottle is mature, shows a very slight amount of acidity on the front, but very "light" given the weight. Finished with more of a honeysuckle type of characteristic. Not a dessert wine by any stretch of the imagination. Just pretty amazed that a 6 year old SB could be drinking so well six years after bottling!
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Had with the soup and salad course for Thanksgiving dinner. Worth the wait but hard to see much more improvement. Great balance of fruit and acidity that blended nicely
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There seems to be a lot of inter bottle variability! Previous two bottles were somewhat unbalanced and hot, but this one is fairly balanced and delicious.
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Still our favorite Sauvignon Blanc of all time. Full, rich, complex, extremely long finish. Paired great with a fennel, pear salad with creme fraise, olive, caper spread on brochette toast.
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Still got nice complexity, a bit of green grass and gooseberry, fennel spice, and apple. But it's not as lively as it once was. Drink these young. Drink this one soon.
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PnP left me slightly disappointed. This really opened up well. Really enjoyable SB that is tasting well right now. Give it alittle time when you open it and you are in for a treat.
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Still drinking well. Nose is still strong with some mellon & kiwi. Less fruit in the mouth - more minerally. Oily texture but structure still there. Probably should have had it last year.
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Valentines Day : Bring a Bottle you LOVE (Jason and Mariellen's): This wine is richer and more round than almost all sauvignon blanc. The mouthfeel has weight. There is nice tropical fruit and a touch of citrus. There is a spice to it as well. It ends on a creamy finish. This tastes slightly oaked, and I like that.
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My favorite Sauvignon Blanc in the new world. This was beautiful. The nose was lovely with a richness on the nose that is entirely uncommon. The palate was layered richness and the oak was entirely integrated with the fruit. Creamy yet crisp with a long lovely finish. Will buy again.
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Pale, grey-straw color. Spicy nose: melon, apple, grapefruit, wet clay pot, mango, vanilla, white pepper. On arrival, medium-low acidity; rounded, creamy mouth-feel. Bone dry and fruity in the mouth, high energy and ample richness in the finish. Fit well with leftover Thanksgiving turkey and sides, including the sweet potatoes.
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At cool refrigerator temp - popped and poured. Light golden straw color. Tart apple and slight citrus nose. Very fruit strong, medium well balanced acid, light alcohol. This continues to be one of my favorite Sauv Blancs.
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Primarily grapefruit and peach with a touch of minerality. Very fruity. If I had tasted this blind, I would have guessed it was a Gewürztraminer, with its opulent texture, exotic flavors, and hint of spice.
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Light color. Grapefruit and apple nose. Drank this with sea scallops and pasta at Circa 1886. Balanced, delicious, went well with the food. Although there is lots of grapefruit on the nose it is not overdone on the palate. Will seek out more
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On the nose, lemon peel, wet stone, toast, and a little straw along with subtle bright apple. Apple, pear, and slate on the palate. Nice acidity. Medium bodied. Well balanced Sauv Blanc...a touch too much ripe fruit on the finish...wish it was a little cleaner. Have to think it went through malo?
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Went very well with a red chicken curry dish. This is still after all this time my favorite SB. It's not my favorite varietal but I like this wine. No need to wait on this vintage...just pop and enjoy.
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A Mostly French Wednesday Afternooner (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Light gold color. Drank 2 glasses over 90 minutes plus. This was certainly the best example of this wine i've had to date. Really an eye opener with amazing depth and texture on the palate. But everything comes together here, from the captivating nose with earthy grip up front along with citrus, white peach, butter, and mineral to the round and rich palate with peach, citrus, lychee and earth wrapped around a mineral finish with tangy acidity. Probably about as good as domestic SB can get.
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Friends and I had this with dinner at the Purple Café on 6/6/15. It had a fresh, attractive bouquet of melon, apricot, kiwi and mineral aromas. The palate had good acidity and flavors that followed the nose.
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Limited table side notes. Light color. A nice SB of compact flavors i.e., this wine remained restrained and did not possess any over the top flavors of grapefruit or grass. Perfect for sipping over lunch at Corks near Graton, south of Guerneville, CA.
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Bouquet of apricot, white flowers, lime, and lemon custard. Pear, melon, lemon and lime on the palate leads to a soft, creamy finish. Good acidic balance. Paired well with chicken fajitas.
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Ive been drinking this for over a year and its picked up a silky creaminess that I typically would see in a nice chard. All they crisp fruit is still there pineapple, pear, grass.
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Pale bright yellow. Aromas of grapefruit and pepper. Strong pineapple and overly sweet on the palate when compared to previous bottles. Could have been it followed a syrah (out of sequence). This bottle was better when consumed with food.
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Pretty straightforward stuff, and honestly, arthrovine's note pretty much says it all. Served s/b/s with a 2011 Quintarelli Bianco secco, this was the lesser wine. A SB without enough acidity is an easy pass these days.
Served non-blind.
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Lovely rich wine with everything I like in Sauvignon Blanc. The oak I noted a year ago is fully integrated an complementary rather than over bearing as some can be. The palate was rich and long. Complemented a roasted chicken perfectly. Will buy again.
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Sonoma Valley - Tasted at winery: Tasted at the winery. Huge, room filling nose of floral aromas, stone fruits, grass. A bit of funk and barnyard flavors intertwine with concentrated citrus, stone fruits, apple and floral. Layered and complex. Astounding.
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P/chilled, 10 min glass time. Clear, straw. Clean and proper SB nose. Very CA taste/style, med to big body, fruity, very clean, tart, long finish. No or only very slight oak w/touch of vanilla, pear and apples. On the front end of drinking window. Nothing off. D/J
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A concentrated and layered palate of lychee, passion fruit and pear with a lingering finish underscored by minerality; Quite different from the more herbal/grassy SBs, with a fuller-body and more depth of flavor; Very nice
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This is about the most complex wine I've ever drunk from this varietal. The reason: it contains 20% Sauvignon Musqué, "which adds floral aromatics and depth not present in other types of Sauvignon Blanc," according to the winery.
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This ranks as one if my top Sauvignon Blanc experiences. From nose to finish it delivers citrus, melon, fresh flowers, a grassy tang and racy acidity. Vibrant and alive. Tops the Mondavi I Block To Kalons we had earlier in the year. Easy re-purchase.
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Bouquet of tropical fruit, pear, lemon, lime, white flowers and cut grass. Melon, pear, lime and lemon custard on the palate lead to a soft, creamy, smooth finish. Good length with balanced acidity and minerality. Nice wine. Paired with sole and herb butter.
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For no reason I can recall I recall some hype on this vintner which left me slightly disappointed after drinking the wine. The wine is good but I was expecting more. Maybe it was the happy naked women on the label that inflated my expectations. Oh well, the wine was heavier than French SB as to be expected, clean with just a hint of acidity, more peach flavor, soft floral bouquet, Chardonnay like golden hue. Enjoy
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This seemed much more interesting than our previous bottle. Great citrus/lemon cake notes on the nose with a good serving of fruit. When this was too cold, it was a little closed, but after warming up just a bit, this displayed a lot of complexity: some minerality, great sour apple and high toned acidity on the palate. When it was out for a while and the temperature increased a more, it seemed really fruit forward (and significantly less complex), so perhaps we just served it too warm last time.
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PnP. Around cellar temperature. Light green-gold. Lovely nose of guava?, a little mint, more exotic than your typical SB. Bit racy on the palate with good acidity and some clear sweetness to the fruit. Consistently one of the most enjoyable SBs from California; lovely drink, if not at all profound.
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A real crowd pleaser. I've been drinking M.E. now for several vintages. Smells great. Tastes great. Brought this to a wedding (Elyse and Ali), so no notes. Glad I have another bottle. Sorry I don't have a case.
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Inviting nose of lemon and crushed granite. Clean crisp flavors of lemon drop, a bit of grapefruit and crushed stone, all which ride on a long smooth and clean finish.
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This bottle is a Fav in our house. Lighter citrus qualities with cut grass and flower notes on the nose. Finishes with a clean smooth feel that makes you want to get more! Drink now to 2016
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Well chilled. Aromas of nectarine, melon, pear, lemon custard, white flowers and cut grass. Melon, lemon, lime, star fruit and cut grass on the palate. Soft, dry finish with excellent persistence and acidic balance. A top notch SB. Paired with turkey burgers.
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White grapefruit, pith, lemon, vanilla, white peach, guava and mint. Full bodied yet light in the mouth with fine acidity. This is a wine where you actually do drink the label. Engaging and delicious.
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Opened a few days ago, and tried each day since. This is a very fruit forward sauvignon blanc. Sour apples and floral notes on the nose. Full bodied on the start, this balances out with great acidity. The acidity was still pronounced three days after opening, so I wouldn't be surprised if this could be aged a bit.
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Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc rolls "on and on" relative to it's quality. A superb wine! It was terrific tonight with grilled chicken and toasted rosemary.
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This is a great S.B. if you like Chardonnay. Rich in the mouth, but still possesses that lively acidity you would expect in such a wine. Nice fruit with all part integrated. Opened up nicely after a couple of hours. Don't serve too cold. Would like to put this up against Honig's S.B which I also really like.
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From a half bottle at the Hotel del Coronado's patio restaurant. It was the only reasonably thing priced on the menu, $35/375ml. Was eying Conundrum White for $54/750ml but decided to... PASS!
Nice nose that's lacking in the typical grapefruit elements I often detect in SB but there were some exotic floral notes and some cut grass; citrus dominated body with minerals and some potpourri(?). Year in and year out this is a wonderfully balanced wine.
I am always curious how they get this label released as well. Oh the scandalous risqué pornography of it!
A very lovely, refreshing SB, even if not very typical. This doesn't have the high acidity, grassy or gooseberry SB characteristics. But it is textured, almost full bodied, and has a finish that goes on and on. Pineapple and white peach dominate, with some stoney minerality, vanilla, yeast, and a hint of herbaceousness. Somewhat similar to Joseph Phelps SB, with the texture from sur lie aging and tropical fruit.
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Nose: Pineapple, White Peach and Meyer Lemons with a nutty note to the wine. Palate: Delivers a tropical fruit experience with some pineapple and almost a mango note. Very fresh with good acidity. Finish: Supple and rounded with oak. Acid is tame on the finish.
Great wine year in and year out.
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PnP. Light yellow; intense nose of tropical fruits, gunflint, and sweet fruit. Unctuous on the palate but with enough acidity to prevent it from being flabby; has a goes down like water quality. This wine is always a hit and seems to have settled down over the last 6 months. A real crowd pleaser. Great QPR.
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Served slightly below cellar temperature (50-52F). Aromas of melon, tropical fruit, grapefruit, apricot, vanilla custard and coconut. Melon, apricot, grapefruit and lime dominate on the palate and lead to a long, soft finish. Velvety smooth mouth feel that is a touch light on the acidic balance but still quite refreshing and food friendly. An outstanding Cali SB. Paired well with marinated, grilled chicken.
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This is the best California sauvignon blanc I have ever drank. Much better than the Rochioli sauvignon blanc. Has everything you want from a suavignon blanc but more refined and subtle. Not too grassy, nice taste of passion fruit and red grapefruit. LOVED IT!
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Pale green tinged straw color with peach, grapefruit, guava and a hint of wet stone aromas. On the palate, its medium-bodied, well structured, and fresh with great texture. It exhibits peach, grapefruit, guava and a hint of honey flavors. Long finish. 13.7 alcohol.
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coming up after a head cold, this is consistent with prior notes. Really looking forward to meeting Merry Edwards at the Wine and Food Foundation of Texas Wine Auction on March 22.
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A great unique SB. Very nice vanilla, coconut, nutmeg, citrus, Meyer lemon. Even a little butter popcorn aroma with a creamy texture from the lees aging. This is not your typical Sauvignon Blanc and it is great and unique representation of one.
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Blind Tasting at the Lake - South Charlotte Wine Lovers (Bob and Anita's Place on Lake Wylie): Served Blind. I guessed Sauvignon Blanc with one sniff. This was all SB on the nose. I started to second guess myself a little as the color is a little darker than your typical SB. And this had a bigger, richer palate too - but without overdoing it on the grassy flavors you sometimes get from New Zealand SB's. Very nice.
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More basic than my previous experiences of previous vintages. Quite floral, not grassy, a reasonable amount of pink grapefruit as well as tropical fruit. Not enough acid. Good but not as great as it should be. $32.
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consistent with notes of 5/25/2013...always a family favorite for the ww drinkers at xmas - of course, I have to sample every bottle for quality control. :)
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Popped and poured on Christmas eve. Merry Edwards delivers a consistent SB vintage over vintage. Inviting nose. Mostly citrus of which get hints of grapefruit and melon as well as a tiny bit of fresh lemon zest on the finish.
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very good but not as good as the first few bottles i had or my memory of it. this has a thicker and less acid approach relative to NZ sauv blancs - its also not one dimensional and too sweet like most CA SBs I have had - very good but this seemed more muted and flatter than prior bottles I have had
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I know that wine critics can't seem to score SB wines very high, but this SB is the best of its breed, and thus worthy of a high score. It's beautifully balanced with good acidity. This wine is tart, but finishes nice and long without a sour finish. Above all this wine is juicy--as if you bit down on a piece of fruit and the juice just exploded in your mouth. Great stuff.
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A gorgeous Sav. Blanc, beautiful straw grass color with great depth, acidity and a clean lingering palate. Our 3rd bottle of the 2012. This vintage expresses a much stronger citrus component then previous years. Big grapefruit and mango flavors up front, perfect acidity with a clean lingering citrus finish. Recall past vintages having greater minerality. Would love to see how these taste with a few years on them, but can't keep them in our cellar that long - guess we just need to buy more.
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Popped and poured. Aromatic nose; rich but with just enough balancing acidity and residual sugar. This has really come together since the last bottle I opened. Not a sophisticated wine but a great crowd pleaser.
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I have been a fan of this wine since my first bottle in 2007. This is the first from the 2012 vintage. One of its strengths has been its consistency from year to year. My palate could be having an off night but this bottle seems to come up a little short. It just misses hitting its usual balance. Still good but less magic than usual.
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Same as before with note on food pairings as follows: Do not pair with grilled fish fajitas...the acid in the wine was not good when competing against the acidity in the grilled fish with salsa. Do pair with roasted brussel sprouts...wouldn't have guessed it but the acidity of the wine was complemented by the strong taste of a roasted brussel sprout with garlic...very good!
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Merry Edwards Tasting (Santa Rosa, CA): I really dig Merry's Pinots, but, as usual, the Sauvignon Blanc takes the cake for me. Awesome aromatics: sweet guava, orange blossom, white pepper, all deep and complex. Bold and creamy on the palate, but some balanced acid as well. I love the guava, pineapple, white peach and lychee fruit. Notes of hazelnut, rosemary and white pepper add lots of complexity. For $33 at the winery, this is a no-brainer. Consistently my favorite American Sauvignon Blanc.
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nose is nicely complex. Shows toasty oak scents with good, crisp grassy/limey notes that point to Sauv Blanc palate has some rather strong oak notes right now but still shows good fruit underneath. needs time to integrate. would buy again.
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great stuff. bright fruit, balanced acidity. fuller in the mouth and a decent finish. unlike any sauv blanc from CA or New Zealand or France I have had.
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CT Texas VI - Return to San Antonio; 10/18/2013-10/19/2013 (San Antonio): From magnum. Nice nose of fresh cut grass, citrus, white flowers, and a bit of lemongrass. On the palate full bodied and creamy more like chardonnay with citrus, chives, honeydew melon, and bits of spicy oak. Nice finish. I think that this would benefit from some more time to let the oak integrate.
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great crowd pleasing sauv blanc. fuller body like a chard; more fruit than a new zealander; grapefruit notes are there but there is more fruit in the wine than acidity. glad I have 3 more bottles!
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wow. lives up the hype. really pretty. long finish. def not a new zealand sauv blanc. nor a typical american. long finish; acidity underlies the layers of fruit; more like a chardonnay as it has a fuller mouthful. everyone enjoyed this wine.
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Tasted at the winery. Typically love this wine, but this vintage, it seemed overtly ripe and tropical without the acidity to balance. Will need to try again.
Straw in color. Fragrant nose full of peach and apricot and some tropical fruit. A little grass but not too much. Crisp and refreshing and a definite presence to this pretty SB.
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Similar to previous vintages. Kind of a Sauv Blanc for people who aren't normally Sauv Blanc fans, myself included. Has some of the typical Sauv Blanc grassy, grapefruit, flavors, but balanced with other tropical fruit and apple/pear notes. Also has a fairly rich texture.
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Everyone is always pleasantly surprised the first time they drink Merry's Sauv Blanc. Probably wouldn't know what it was. This is becoming our go-to white wine.
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Out of a half bottle: The nose began opening after about 20 minutes. Distinctive flavors of ripe keylime. Finishes nicely with very slight tartness. The Sauvignon Musque in the blend is quite noticeable, and adds a nice degree of elegance. One of the best California Sauvignon Blancs I have ever tasted. It helped that it comes from a cooler climate, and is therefore not over the top. Very well done throughout. Probably drink by 2014.
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Nice tropical sauvignon blanc from ME that has a roundness and balance not found in any other SB on the market. Really nice as usual. For me I need to be in the mood for this as the richness sometimes catches me off guard.
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Didn't really try it enough for a detailed tasting note or rating, but do recall it was pretty much a typical Merry Edwards Sauv Blanc. In other words, tasty and well balanced, but with distinct varietal notes. Neither an overly acidic NZ style grapefruit bomb nor the flabby, characterless, overoaked style of many Cal Sauv Blancs.
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Merry Edwards has consistently demonstrated a deft hand in creating wines from this varietal. The 2012 offering is no exception. Straw-colored and intensely fragrant, it exudes pear, fig, melon and hay aromas. Fresh, medium-bodied and equally impressive on the palate, the wine flaunts flavors which mirror the nose, framed by light oak and well-integrated alcohol. The middle palate is solid and leads to a lengthy, crisp finish. Bravo for another beautiful example of what this grape can achieve! Enjoy it with or without food over the next three years. Drink now-2016.
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This fine seemed particularly on point last night, vibrant and throwing off huge notes of pineapple and grapefruit. Well balanced and fun, with none of the grassy aromas that seem to be everywhere in SB's today.
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My first 2012 ME SB, and it seems to be another winner. Creamy, citrus/tropical fruits - it does need 15 or so minutes of air to come together, but then it drinks great.
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Great texture, american nose which is not a bad thing, very nice extraction without being over the top, if it was more complex this would be mid-90's easy.
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Had a sample of the bottle opened for Maria...Very bright fruit - pineapple, grapefruit, and a touch of peach. More moderate acidity than last year, which I take as a plus.
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This was out of character for this wine. There's no acidity here, which has not been the case the last four or five vintages. Not up to the standard this winery has set.
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Light straw with a touch of green. Not as overtly citrusy as past vintages. This is creamier and a bit fuller on the nose. Palate is rich and balanced. Good precision yet not at all sharp as there is a sweet lychee fruitiness that really balances everything out. I like this even better than I normally do which is high praise. (92)
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8/26/2023 - stschutz Likes this wine: 93 Points
Would agree with notes below. A wonderful surprise, no citrus but full of sweet honey and pears. Almost Sauternes-like, this was a lot of fun to sip.
There was definitely a sense of complexity in this wine after 11 years in bottle. With Katie and Tim.
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1/19/2023 - BHRH Likes this wine: 94 Points
Pnp. Astonishingly fresh and vivid. Pretty gold, no hint of orange. Not even the tiniest bit of oxidation! Melons, pear and a nice floral touch on the nose. Super well balanced and deep honeydew melon, light grass and minerals on the palate. Smooth, long finish with bright acidity and complex richness. Wine of the night! Sure wish I had more!!
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11/13/2021 - goodvitis.com Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautiful nose of chamomile tea, guava, orange marmalade, lime curd, and wax. Medium bodied with big, round acid. Flavors include lime zest, pear, guava, kiwi, and mint. I love sauvignon blancs when they reach this stage of development. I'm not sure it's getting much better, but it's not nose diving either.
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4/18/2021 - sdahar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still drinking well.
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6/10/2020 - wabi47 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Full texture for SB; pear and nectarine with reasonable acidity; balanced, still in drinking window, goes down quickly
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5/30/2020 - sdahar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Much better than the last bottle I had last year. The wine showed good balance with a creamy mouth feel. Very well integrated but definitely at the end of the road.
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2/23/2020 - dbkitc wrote: 92 Points
I am surprised at just how good this is. I figured it would be a bit past it’s best. I was wrong. Rich SB, grippy and deep. Melon. Delicious. (92)
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8/18/2018 - kleinahoe wrote:
A little tired.
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3/30/2018 - mflesh wrote:
Never thought that a 2012 Sauvignon Blanc from Napa would hold this long. Well, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised given the name. This bottle is mature, shows a very slight amount of acidity on the front, but very "light" given the weight. Finished with more of a honeysuckle type of characteristic. Not a dessert wine by any stretch of the imagination. Just pretty amazed that a 6 year old SB could be drinking so well six years after bottling!
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3/10/2018 - Peianzhu Likes this wine: 90 Points
Room temperature
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11/23/2017 - sdahar Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had with the soup and salad course for Thanksgiving dinner. Worth the wait but hard to see much more improvement. Great balance of fruit and acidity that blended nicely
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11/14/2017 - M4 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent, I really liked it and would have more
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10/7/2017 - Winiac wrote: 90 Points
There seems to be a lot of inter bottle variability! Previous two bottles were somewhat unbalanced and hot, but this one is fairly balanced and delicious.
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7/9/2017 - Dan & Patti wrote: 95 Points
Absolutely the best SauvBlanc available, floral notes with a long finish
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7/6/2017 - ajfret01 Likes this wine:
Showing its age, but still drinkable and pleasant.
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6/20/2017 - Winiac wrote: 90 Points
Floral with expressive bouquet, round. and full mouthfeel. Slightly hot (that makes me think twice about the score), but overall good wine.
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5/28/2017 - brminz Likes this wine: 98 Points
Still our favorite Sauvignon Blanc of all time. Full, rich, complex, extremely long finish. Paired great with a fennel, pear salad with creme fraise, olive, caper spread on brochette toast.
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5/6/2017 - pgm wrote: 90 Points
Still got nice complexity, a bit of green grass and gooseberry, fennel spice, and apple. But it's not as lively as it once was. Drink these young. Drink this one soon.
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4/26/2017 - Uncle John wrote: 92 Points
My Dad loved this wine. Was great with shrimp scampi.
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3/12/2017 - karaseke wrote: 91 Points
Well crafted, lush, still kickin it
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1/13/2017 - Sauvyfan wrote: 88 Points
Disappointing. Poor QPR
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12/17/2016 - Wine Warrior 1 wrote: 92 Points
PnP left me slightly disappointed. This really opened up well. Really enjoyable SB that is tasting well right now. Give it alittle time when you open it and you are in for a treat.
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9/11/2016 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 93 Points
Acidity, tropical fruit, butterscotch, lemon hints of vanilla and Granny Smith Apple. a/a-
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8/24/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Light yellow. Floral nose, grapefruit, good concentration of citrus, apple, hint of lemongrass and full on finish.
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6/29/2016 - Bruce 1er wrote: 92 Points
Very balanced, crisp, with a fine bouquet. A really nice wine that is rich yet restrained (oak), and very clean in the finish. And has good body.
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6/15/2016 - Quarked wrote: 93 Points
California SB's don't get much better than this!
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3/10/2016 - WinthropT96 wrote: 91 Points
Still drinking well. Nose is still strong with some mellon & kiwi. Less fruit in the mouth - more minerally. Oily texture but structure still there. Probably should have had it last year.
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3/7/2016 - wabi47 wrote: 91 Points
Smooth and luscious rather than crisp and herbal; gulpable
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2/21/2016 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tropical fruit, lemon, lime, grass, rose petals. Acidity crisp and well balanced. A-/A
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2/14/2016 - galewskj wrote: 90 Points
Valentines Day : Bring a Bottle you LOVE (Jason and Mariellen's): This wine is richer and more round than almost all sauvignon blanc. The mouthfeel has weight. There is nice tropical fruit and a touch of citrus. There is a spice to it as well. It ends on a creamy finish. This tastes slightly oaked, and I like that.
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2/10/2016 - rosenst1 wrote: 88 Points
PnP. Seems to be fading a bit. Drink up.
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2/2/2016 - Black Kat Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rich, full body, acidic yet with floral notes. Hints of tangerine and balsamic vinegar. Went perfectly with my garlic chicken dish.
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1/2/2016 - dhammer53 wrote: 91 Points
A hint of grapefruit. Fruit nose. Smooth and more elegant (with some age) than my last bottle in Fall 2014.
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12/24/2015 - rmgroves wrote: 92 Points
Outstanding. Crisp clean with fruit shining
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12/19/2015 - adam.dfarkas Likes this wine: 93 Points
Crisp, clear gold color. Aromas of pear, peach. Elegant wine.
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12/14/2015 - hiker_guy Likes this wine:
My favorite Sauvignon Blanc in the new world. This was beautiful. The nose was lovely with a richness on the nose that is entirely uncommon. The palate was layered richness and the oak was entirely integrated with the fruit. Creamy yet crisp with a long lovely finish.
Will buy again.
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11/29/2015 - Hodby wrote: 91 Points
Pale, grey-straw color. Spicy nose: melon, apple, grapefruit, wet clay pot, mango, vanilla, white pepper. On arrival, medium-low acidity; rounded, creamy mouth-feel. Bone dry and fruity in the mouth, high energy and ample richness in the finish. Fit well with leftover Thanksgiving turkey and sides, including the sweet potatoes.
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11/7/2015 - Javachip wrote: 92 Points
San Diego WineSpectator.com Offline, 11/7/2015 (Grande Colonial Hotel (Nine Ten Restaurant), La Jolla, California): Clear light straw yellow. Smoky, musky (not musty) notes of lemon, grapefruit, and thyme, with a touch of cut grass. Delicious as usual.
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10/10/2015 - schott Likes this wine: 91 Points
At cool refrigerator temp - popped and poured. Light golden straw color. Tart apple and slight citrus nose. Very fruit strong, medium well balanced acid, light alcohol. This continues to be one of my favorite Sauv Blancs.
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9/21/2015 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 94 Points
My kind of style for Sauvignon Blanc. I could drink this all day. My score says it all about how I feel about this wine.
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9/2/2015 - jkscully Likes this wine:
Primarily grapefruit and peach with a touch of minerality. Very fruity. If I had tasted this blind, I would have guessed it was a Gewürztraminer, with its opulent texture, exotic flavors, and hint of spice.
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8/10/2015 - Uncle John wrote: 92 Points
Amazing with fresh lobster and scallops from the Bay of Fundy.
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8/4/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Light color. Grapefruit and apple nose. Drank this with sea scallops and pasta at Circa 1886. Balanced, delicious, went well with the food. Although there is lots of grapefruit on the nose it is not overdone on the palate. Will seek out more
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7/9/2015 - behm0027 Likes this wine: 89 Points
On the nose, lemon peel, wet stone, toast, and a little straw along with subtle bright apple. Apple, pear, and slate on the palate. Nice acidity. Medium bodied. Well balanced Sauv Blanc...a touch too much ripe fruit on the finish...wish it was a little cleaner. Have to think it went through malo?
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7/4/2015 - jhemming wrote: 90 Points
Nice SB. Citrus with stone fruits. Some secondary floral notes. Rounded body with good texture and persistent but not over powering acidity
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6/29/2015 - Jbird73 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Went very well with a red chicken curry dish. This is still after all this time my favorite SB. It's not my favorite varietal but I like this wine. No need to wait on this vintage...just pop and enjoy.
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6/21/2015 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 91 Points
Citrus, grass, gooseberry, and minerals on the nose. Some honey and green apple on the palate. Good finish.
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6/10/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
A Mostly French Wednesday Afternooner (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Light gold color. Drank 2 glasses over 90 minutes plus. This was certainly the best example of this wine i've had to date. Really an eye opener with amazing depth and texture on the palate. But everything comes together here, from the captivating nose with earthy grip up front along with citrus, white peach, butter, and mineral to the round and rich palate with peach, citrus, lychee and earth wrapped around a mineral finish with tangy acidity. Probably about as good as domestic SB can get.
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6/6/2015 - garambler Likes this wine: 92 Points
Friends and I had this with dinner at the Purple Café on 6/6/15. It had a fresh, attractive bouquet of melon, apricot, kiwi and mineral aromas. The palate had good acidity and flavors that followed the nose.
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5/25/2015 - John Dunlap Likes this wine: 91 Points
Limited table side notes. Light color. A nice SB of compact flavors i.e., this wine remained restrained and did not possess any over the top flavors of grapefruit or grass. Perfect for sipping over lunch at Corks near Graton, south of Guerneville, CA.
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5/23/2015 - BigBoy_Sonoma wrote: 92 Points
Melon, citrus, lemon, acidity, minerality. a/A-
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5/11/2015 - markcic Likes this wine: 91 Points
Melon, Guava, Butter, a little citrus - just a really great wine.
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5/3/2015 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with prior notes, swear this still tastes better 2nd day
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5/2/2015 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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5/1/2015 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Maybe just a little off peak, but still delicious. Sweet, zesty, citrus and some pineapple notes. Great stuff.
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4/27/2015 - Uncle John wrote: 91 Points
A lovely example of Sauvignon Blanc with crisp acidity balanced by some round sweetness on the finish. I prefer this on the colder side.
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4/12/2015 - hoservin wrote: 92 Points
Bouquet of apricot, white flowers, lime, and lemon custard. Pear, melon, lemon and lime on the palate leads to a soft, creamy finish. Good acidic balance. Paired well with chicken fajitas.
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4/2/2015 - mhenry Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent year to year.
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3/31/2015 - wineguy1968 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Ive been drinking this for over a year and its picked up a silky creaminess that I typically would see in a nice chard. All they crisp fruit is still there pineapple, pear, grass.
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3/21/2015 - Duncan Wine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pale bright yellow. Aromas of grapefruit and pepper. Strong pineapple and overly sweet on the palate when compared to previous bottles. Could have been it followed a syrah (out of sequence). This bottle was better when consumed with food.
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3/1/2015 - Bobc7had Likes this wine: 91 Points
Just beautiful
Drinking perfectly
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2/15/2015 - Bluffan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still singing, complex, rich, delightful alone or with food.
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2/8/2015 - jslavitz wrote: 90 Points
Good but I wish I had a Chardonnay.
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2/5/2015 - CJM wrote: 87 Points
Clear, very pale straw. Violet, lemon, lychee. Low a ids, no tannins. Apple. Short balanced finish.
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1/24/2015 - BigBoy_Sonoma wrote: 93 Points
Drank from a 375ml
Acidity, melon, tropical fruit, star fruit, honey, wonderfully balanced. a/a-
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1/23/2015 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow! This is drinking really beautifully right now. Mouth filling and pure. Tastes of citrus, pineapple, and tropical fruit. Amazing wine.
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1/8/2015 - Tim Heaton wrote:
Pretty straightforward stuff, and honestly, arthrovine's note pretty much says it all. Served s/b/s with a 2011 Quintarelli Bianco secco, this was the lesser wine. A SB without enough acidity is an easy pass these days.
Served non-blind.
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1/4/2015 - smorris291 wrote: 92 Points
Just really great. Not too puckery and grassy, but still had the stone fruit and citrus I love without too much oak (like many CA SBs).
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1/2/2015 - DanielJ Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice
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12/31/2014 - markcic Likes this wine: 93 Points
Same as July, this wine is awesome. Buttery, guava, melon a minimal of citrus.
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12/26/2014 - docvino Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consumed on Christmas Eve. Simply a terrific Sauvignon Blanc. Consistent with other notes.
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12/25/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013 - approaching the end of my 2012's...this shows no sign of fading, should be good for a few more years at least.
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12/24/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013 - 2nd bottle went just as fast...
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12/24/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013 - my sister drinks this stuff like it was water.
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12/11/2014 - hiker_guy Likes this wine:
Lovely rich wine with everything I like in Sauvignon Blanc. The oak I noted a year ago is fully integrated an complementary rather than over bearing as some can be.
The palate was rich and long. Complemented a roasted chicken perfectly.
Will buy again.
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12/9/2014 - cliffkol wrote: 92 Points
Sonoma Valley - Tasted at winery: Tasted at the winery. Huge, room filling nose of floral aromas, stone fruits, grass. A bit of funk and barnyard flavors intertwine with concentrated citrus, stone fruits, apple and floral. Layered and complex. Astounding.
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11/27/2014 - wjochim Likes this wine: 92 Points
One of my favorite SBs out there. Nice tropical fruit, well balanced and not too acidic. Excellent with a light meal, appetizers or just on its own.
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11/27/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013 - enjoyed with Thanksgiving dinner
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11/19/2014 - mike l. Likes this wine: 92 Points
At Dustin's. Excellent freshness.
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11/9/2014 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 91 Points
P/chilled, 10 min glass time. Clear, straw. Clean and proper SB nose. Very CA taste/style, med to big body, fruity, very clean, tart, long finish. No or only very slight oak w/touch of vanilla, pear and apples. On the front end of drinking window. Nothing off. D/J
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11/3/2014 - Good Stuff Likes this wine: 88 Points
good white not great, did enjoy the label
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11/2/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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10/22/2014 - eluebchow Likes this wine: 92 Points
A concentrated and layered palate of lychee, passion fruit and pear with a lingering finish underscored by minerality; Quite different from the more herbal/grassy SBs, with a fuller-body and more depth of flavor; Very nice
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10/20/2014 - Bluffan wrote: 92 Points
This is about the most complex wine I've ever drunk from this varietal. The reason: it contains 20% Sauvignon Musqué, "which adds floral aromatics and depth not present in other types of Sauvignon Blanc," according to the winery.
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10/12/2014 - River Rat Likes this wine:
This ranks as one if my top Sauvignon Blanc experiences. From nose to finish it delivers citrus, melon, fresh flowers, a grassy tang and racy acidity. Vibrant and alive. Tops the Mondavi I Block To Kalons we had earlier in the year. Easy re-purchase.
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10/6/2014 - hoservin wrote: 91 Points
Bouquet of tropical fruit, pear, lemon, lime, white flowers and cut grass. Melon, pear, lime and lemon custard on the palate lead to a soft, creamy, smooth finish. Good length with balanced acidity and minerality. Nice wine. Paired with sole and herb butter.
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10/3/2014 - Good Stuff Likes this wine: 88 Points
For no reason I can recall I recall some hype on this vintner which left me slightly disappointed after drinking the wine. The wine is good but I was expecting more. Maybe it was the happy naked women on the label that inflated my expectations. Oh well, the wine was heavier than French SB as to be expected, clean with just a hint of acidity, more peach flavor, soft floral bouquet, Chardonnay like golden hue. Enjoy
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9/30/2014 - Levinsb wrote: 94 Points
Just beautiful balance of zesty fruit with juicy acidity and minerality. Love this stuff!
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9/27/2014 - Aravind Asok wrote:
This seemed much more interesting than our previous bottle. Great citrus/lemon cake notes on the nose with a good serving of fruit. When this was too cold, it was a little closed, but after warming up just a bit, this displayed a lot of complexity: some minerality, great sour apple and high toned acidity on the palate. When it was out for a while and the temperature increased a more, it seemed really fruit forward (and significantly less complex), so perhaps we just served it too warm last time.
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9/26/2014 - DanielJ Likes this wine: 92 Points
Love this SB
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9/25/2014 - rosenst1 wrote: 92 Points
PnP. Around cellar temperature. Light green-gold. Lovely nose of guava?, a little mint, more exotic than your typical SB. Bit racy on the palate with good acidity and some clear sweetness to the fruit. Consistently one of the most enjoyable SBs from California; lovely drink, if not at all profound.
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9/20/2014 - smokeandmirrors wrote: 95 Points
Name me another Sauv Blanc that has the complexity like this.....Exactly.
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9/20/2014 - jfurey21 wrote: 92 Points
Yummy "sav o b". Merry Edwards delivers!
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9/14/2014 - dhammer53 wrote: 92 Points
A real crowd pleaser. I've been drinking M.E. now for several vintages. Smells great. Tastes great. Brought this to a wedding (Elyse and Ali), so no notes. Glad I have another bottle. Sorry I don't have a case.
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9/13/2014 - Redrunners Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still one of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs.
Apple, pineapple and a little citrus flavors. Closer to a warm weather SB with nice complexity. Good acid balance makes for a very nice wine.
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9/12/2014 - DanielJ Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great SB
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9/10/2014 - Bob in NC wrote: 92 Points
Inviting nose of lemon and crushed granite. Clean crisp flavors of lemon drop, a bit of grapefruit and crushed stone, all which ride on a long smooth and clean finish.
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9/1/2014 - Bobc7had Likes this wine: 88 Points
somewhat disappointed.
might need a little more time
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9/1/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 91 Points
this is just great - still as good as prior bottles
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8/29/2014 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistently excellent S.B. from this winery. Beautiful clarity of color and flavors. Citrus, pineapple, and spicy notes with solid acidity.
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8/27/2014 - Magnum Bill Likes this wine: 92 Points
Ever dependable, Merry delivers with another fine edition of SB.
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8/25/2014 - mdmcgonigal wrote: 91 Points
Light color, grass and citrus nose. Crisp flavors of flowers and honey, with a hint of orange at the finish.
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8/24/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013 - my sister's favorite wine
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8/24/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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8/22/2014 - NEwino wrote: 92 Points
Similar notes as bottle on 8/6 we just had to have another.
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8/6/2014 - NEwino wrote: 91 Points
This bottle is a Fav in our house. Lighter citrus qualities with cut grass and flower notes on the nose. Finishes with a clean smooth feel that makes you want to get more! Drink now to 2016
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8/3/2014 - hoservin Likes this wine: 92 Points
Well chilled. Aromas of nectarine, melon, pear, lemon custard, white flowers and cut grass. Melon, lemon, lime, star fruit and cut grass on the palate. Soft, dry finish with excellent persistence and acidic balance. A top notch SB. Paired with turkey burgers.
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8/3/2014 - mhenry Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent wine, bottle to bottle, year to year.
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7/28/2014 - Danthejuiceman Likes this wine:
White grapefruit, pith, lemon, vanilla, white peach, guava and mint. Full bodied yet light in the mouth with fine acidity. This is a wine where you actually do drink the label.
Engaging and delicious.
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7/27/2014 - markcic Likes this wine: 93 Points
Simply excellent - melon, guava, fresh cut grass and a minimum of citrus makes this one of the best SB I have ever tasted.
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7/27/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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7/26/2014 - Rollerball wrote: 91 Points
Summer 14 Roadtrip -- Cass House (Cass House Inn & Restaurant, Cayucos CA): Hard for the fruit to fully show through the oak but the gorgeous complexity does emerge. Not the '07 but still delicious.
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7/23/2014 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Opened a few days ago, and tried each day since. This is a very fruit forward sauvignon blanc. Sour apples and floral notes on the nose. Full bodied on the start, this balances out with great acidity. The acidity was still pronounced three days after opening, so I wouldn't be surprised if this could be aged a bit.
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7/22/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 91 Points
still amazing.
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7/20/2014 - Tetherton Likes this wine: 93 Points
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc rolls "on and on" relative to it's quality. A superb wine! It was terrific tonight with grilled chicken and toasted rosemary.
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7/19/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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7/17/2014 - DRK III Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is a great S.B. if you like Chardonnay. Rich in the mouth, but still possesses that lively acidity you would expect in such a wine. Nice fruit with all part integrated. Opened up nicely after a couple of hours. Don't serve too cold. Would like to put this up against Honig's S.B which I also really like.
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7/11/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 91 Points
ditto prior notes - so delish!
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6/22/2014 - mike l. Likes this wine: 91 Points
excellent at kali private dinner. so much fruit!
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6/20/2014 - gmbdds wrote: 90 Points
Fresh, tropical and just a bit grassy/herbal. Crisp but also rich for a SB.
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6/16/2014 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 93 Points
Much better than the last bottle. Rich, pure, and cleanly crisp with sweet citrus flavors.
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6/10/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 91 Points
great summer wine.
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6/9/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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6/9/2014 - Markie_Sharkie wrote: 93 Points
Smooth with light melon. Absolutely consistently great!
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6/8/2014 - Racer117 Likes this wine: 91 Points
From a half bottle at the Hotel del Coronado's patio restaurant. It was the only reasonably thing priced on the menu, $35/375ml. Was eying Conundrum White for $54/750ml but decided to... PASS!
Nice nose that's lacking in the typical grapefruit elements I often detect in SB but there were some exotic floral notes and some cut grass; citrus dominated body with minerals and some potpourri(?). Year in and year out this is a wonderfully balanced wine.
I am always curious how they get this label released as well. Oh the scandalous risqué pornography of it!
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1022786567153542000
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6/5/2014 - BGK810 wrote: 91 Points
Citrus, apples, nice minerality. Fuller body than most Sauvignon blanc.
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5/27/2014 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice dry, crisp Sauv. Bl. with typical Merry Edwards structure, nose, and flavor profiles.
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5/25/2014 - pakabear Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent to previous thoughts, a very nice SB, it's one of the wines that makes Merry Edwards great.
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5/25/2014 - mhenry Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent
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5/21/2014 - ajfret01 Likes this wine:
Nice and crisp, but we prefer the 2011 vintage.
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5/16/2014 - VAD wrote: 92 Points
Best Sav Blanc out there.
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5/14/2014 - budh wrote: 91 Points
A very lovely, refreshing SB, even if not very typical. This doesn't have the high acidity, grassy or gooseberry SB characteristics. But it is textured, almost full bodied, and has a finish that goes on and on. Pineapple and white peach dominate, with some stoney minerality, vanilla, yeast, and a hint of herbaceousness. Somewhat similar to Joseph Phelps SB, with the texture from sur lie aging and tropical fruit.
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5/11/2014 - RockinCabs wrote: 91 Points
Nose: Pineapple, White Peach and Meyer Lemons with a nutty note to the wine. Palate: Delivers a tropical fruit experience with some pineapple and almost a mango note. Very fresh with good acidity. Finish: Supple and rounded with oak. Acid is tame on the finish.
Great wine year in and year out.
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5/9/2014 - rosenst1 wrote: 92 Points
PnP. Light yellow; intense nose of tropical fruits, gunflint, and sweet fruit. Unctuous on the palate but with enough acidity to prevent it from being flabby; has a goes down like water quality. This wine is always a hit and seems to have settled down over the last 6 months. A real crowd pleaser. Great QPR.
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5/4/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 91 Points
just delicious on a warm sunny evening with friends. a more rounded and full bodied SB that's not intensely grapefruity.
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5/3/2014 - hoservin wrote: 91 Points
Served slightly below cellar temperature (50-52F). Aromas of melon, tropical fruit, grapefruit, apricot, vanilla custard and coconut. Melon, apricot, grapefruit and lime dominate on the palate and lead to a long, soft finish. Velvety smooth mouth feel that is a touch light on the acidic balance but still quite refreshing and food friendly. An outstanding Cali SB. Paired well with marinated, grilled chicken.
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5/1/2014 - wjochim Likes this wine: 93 Points
One of the best SB I've tasted. Outstanding!
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4/28/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with prior notes.
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4/27/2014 - tantotinto wrote: 90 Points
Not as interesting as usual. Perhaps just a bad food match but it is a little bland this evening.
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4/25/2014 - Andrew H wrote: 91 Points
Crisp with rich nose of pineapple and honeydew melon. Sweeter than typical SBs, yet very balanced and not cloying.
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4/20/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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4/20/2014 - mhenry Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent with previous notes. Pairs well with many foods.
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4/14/2014 - Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great wine, but I do not like the price point. Very good characteristics
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4/13/2014 - mhenry Likes this wine: 90 Points
Such a sure thing--always consistent.
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4/8/2014 - sirwine wrote: 94 Points
This is the best California sauvignon blanc I have ever drank. Much better than the Rochioli sauvignon blanc. Has everything you want from a suavignon blanc but more refined and subtle. Not too grassy, nice taste of passion fruit and red grapefruit. LOVED IT!
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4/6/2014 - mhenry Likes this wine: 91 Points
Remarkably consistent wine. Pairs well with many foods.
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4/6/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 91 Points
delicious. stone fruit, nice viscosity, pretty finish.
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4/5/2014 - mike l. Likes this wine: 91 Points
N incredibly vibrant pineapple tangelo coconut banana bread
P not very crisp but the fruit is so fresh. long honeyed finish
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4/3/2014 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pale green tinged straw color with peach, grapefruit, guava and a hint of wet stone aromas. On the palate, its medium-bodied, well structured, and fresh with great texture. It exhibits peach, grapefruit, guava and a hint of honey flavors. Long finish. 13.7 alcohol.
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4/1/2014 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great example of balance. Wonderful citrus without being overpowering.
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3/30/2014 - JumpAroundOnGrapes wrote: 93 Points
My favorite SB.
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3/23/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 91 Points
same as before - great wine. fruit, acidity, more viscous than other american SBs. just a great starter wine to a dinner.
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3/22/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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3/21/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistent with all prior notes, enjoyed this paired with a tropical fruit crab cake at Merry's tasting lunch at Wink in Austin, TX.
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3/18/2014 - JayAAllen Likes this wine: 92 Points
Something just really appealing about this bottle. Great fruit, very long finish. Perfect with a chef's salad.
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3/18/2014 - mhenry Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always consistent and dependable.
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3/13/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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3/12/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
coming up after a head cold, this is consistent with prior notes. Really looking forward to meeting Merry Edwards at the Wine and Food Foundation of Texas Wine Auction on March 22.
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3/9/2014 - Fusions33 Likes this wine: 92 Points
A great unique SB.
Very nice vanilla, coconut, nutmeg, citrus, Meyer lemon.
Even a little butter popcorn aroma with a creamy texture from the lees aging.
This is not your typical Sauvignon Blanc and it is great and unique representation of one.
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3/9/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 91 Points
still my favorite american sauv blanc
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3/1/2014 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Blind Tasting at the Lake - South Charlotte Wine Lovers (Bob and Anita's Place on Lake Wylie): Served Blind. I guessed Sauvignon Blanc with one sniff. This was all SB on the nose. I started to second guess myself a little as the color is a little darker than your typical SB. And this had a bigger, richer palate too - but without overdoing it on the grassy flavors you sometimes get from New Zealand SB's. Very nice.
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2/8/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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1/12/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 90 Points
pretty wine. long long finish. more intense than a normal SB. last of my 5 bottles and still very enjoyable. will buy more of this next year!
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1/11/2014 - arthrovine wrote:
Muted dusty pink grapefruit nose with slight grassy aromas. Palate is. Round somewhat viscous, mouth coating. Flavors restrained dilute green apples, pink grapefruit, lemon zest. Totally lacks acid. Finish is short.
Meh....
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12/31/2013 - Benj wrote: 88 Points
More basic than my previous experiences of previous vintages. Quite floral, not grassy, a reasonable amount of pink grapefruit as well as tropical fruit. Not enough acid. Good but not as great as it should be. $32.
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12/30/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistent with prior notes
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12/29/2013 - R Hyde wrote: 93 Points
Had with crab with B&G< R&M & Turners and it was fabulous 12/27/13
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12/25/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013...always a family favorite for the ww drinkers at xmas - of course, I have to sample every bottle for quality control. :)
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12/25/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013...always a family favorite for the ww drinkers at xmas
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12/24/2013 - docvino Likes this wine: 92 Points
Popped and poured on Christmas eve. Merry Edwards delivers a consistent SB vintage over vintage. Inviting nose. Mostly citrus of which get hints of grapefruit and melon as well as a tiny bit of fresh lemon zest on the finish.
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12/24/2013 - winelover1808 wrote: 90 Points
very good but not as good as the first few bottles i had or my memory of it. this has a thicker and less acid approach relative to NZ sauv blancs - its also not one dimensional and too sweet like most CA SBs I have had - very good but this seemed more muted and flatter than prior bottles I have had
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11/29/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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11/28/2013 - George Lopez Likes this wine: 95 Points
I know that wine critics can't seem to score SB wines very high, but this SB is the best of its breed, and thus worthy of a high score. It's beautifully balanced with good acidity. This wine is tart, but finishes nice and long without a sour finish. Above all this wine is juicy--as if you bit down on a piece of fruit and the juice just exploded in your mouth. Great stuff.
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11/27/2013 - Bob in NC Likes this wine: 91 Points
A gorgeous Sav. Blanc, beautiful straw grass color with great depth, acidity and a clean lingering palate. Our 3rd bottle of the 2012. This vintage expresses a much stronger citrus component then previous years. Big grapefruit and mango flavors up front, perfect acidity with a clean lingering citrus finish. Recall past vintages having greater minerality. Would love to see how these taste with a few years on them, but can't keep them in our cellar that long - guess we just need to buy more.
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11/22/2013 - rosenst1 wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured. Aromatic nose; rich but with just enough balancing acidity and residual sugar. This has really come together since the last bottle I opened. Not a sophisticated wine but a great crowd pleaser.
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11/19/2013 - JayAAllen wrote: 91 Points
Not much of a tasting note, but this continues to be my favorite Sauvignon Blanc. Elegant, a little viscous and silky in the mouth.
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11/18/2013 - tantotinto wrote: 90 Points
I have been a fan of this wine since my first bottle in 2007. This is the first from the 2012 vintage. One of its strengths has been its consistency from year to year. My palate could be having an off night but this bottle seems to come up a little short. It just misses hitting its usual balance. Still good but less magic than usual.
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11/18/2013 - ajfret01 Likes this wine:
Solid as usual.
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11/7/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
Drank this at nearly room temp and still found it delightful...consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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10/28/2013 - Jbird73 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Same as before with note on food pairings as follows:
Do not pair with grilled fish fajitas...the acid in the wine was not good when competing against the acidity in the grilled fish with salsa. Do pair with roasted brussel sprouts...wouldn't have guessed it but the acidity of the wine was complemented by the strong taste of a roasted brussel sprout with garlic...very good!
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10/26/2013 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 93 Points
Merry Edwards Tasting (Santa Rosa, CA): I really dig Merry's Pinots, but, as usual, the Sauvignon Blanc takes the cake for me. Awesome aromatics: sweet guava, orange blossom, white pepper, all deep and complex. Bold and creamy on the palate, but some balanced acid as well. I love the guava, pineapple, white peach and lychee fruit. Notes of hazelnut, rosemary and white pepper add lots of complexity. For $33 at the winery, this is a no-brainer. Consistently my favorite American Sauvignon Blanc.
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10/26/2013 - hiker_guy Likes this wine:
nose is nicely complex. Shows toasty oak scents with good, crisp grassy/limey notes that point to Sauv Blanc
palate has some rather strong oak notes right now but still shows good fruit underneath.
needs time to integrate.
would buy again.
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10/24/2013 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Magnum (Mostly) White Dinner (GT Fish & Oyster - Chicago IL): Magnum. Very grassy aromas with good apple on nose and palate. Easy to enjoy, this should best be consumed young.
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10/20/2013 - winelover1808 wrote: 92 Points
great stuff. bright fruit, balanced acidity. fuller in the mouth and a decent finish. unlike any sauv blanc from CA or New Zealand or France I have had.
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10/18/2013 - GalvezGuy wrote: 90 Points
CT Texas VI - Return to San Antonio; 10/18/2013-10/19/2013 (San Antonio): From magnum. Nice nose of fresh cut grass, citrus, white flowers, and a bit of lemongrass. On the palate full bodied and creamy more like chardonnay with citrus, chives, honeydew melon, and bits of spicy oak. Nice finish. I think that this would benefit from some more time to let the oak integrate.
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10/13/2013 - winelover1808 wrote: 92 Points
great crowd pleasing sauv blanc. fuller body like a chard; more fruit than a new zealander; grapefruit notes are there but there is more fruit in the wine than acidity. glad I have 3 more bottles!
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10/10/2013 - winelover1808 wrote: 92 Points
wow. lives up the hype. really pretty. long finish. def not a new zealand sauv blanc. nor a typical american. long finish; acidity underlies the layers of fruit; more like a chardonnay as it has a fuller mouthful. everyone enjoyed this wine.
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10/10/2013 - DanielJ Likes this wine: 91 Points
Beautiful wine. Very good flavor and balance.
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10/9/2013 - wineduggery wrote: 89 Points
I like the acid and fruit flavors, but the oak is just too much for me.
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10/7/2013 - cartime wrote: 89 Points
Tasted at the winery. Typically love this wine, but this vintage, it seemed overtly ripe and tropical without the acidity to balance. Will need to try again.
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10/6/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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9/21/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013. Rebecca C enjoyed as well
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9/19/2013 - pakabear Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent Notes
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9/18/2013 - EMichels wrote: 92 Points
I liked this a lot; Generous nose; Big, rich sauvignon blanc yet clean; Delicious; Keeps you coming back for more
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9/17/2013 - JOsgood wrote: 91 Points
Attractive nose. Ripe on the palate but not over the top in anyway. More tropical than grassy. Very tasty.
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9/14/2013 - DanielJ Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wonderful nose. Good flavor. A bit of melon honey and zest. A touch of funk that makes it interesting. Great balance. This is what an SB should be
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9/7/2013 - Jbird73 wrote: 91 Points
Straw in color. Fragrant nose full of peach and apricot and some tropical fruit. A little grass but not too much. Crisp and refreshing and a definite presence to this pretty SB.
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8/31/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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8/29/2013 - mhenry Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is our new go-to white wine. Always enjoyed by everyone.
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8/25/2013 - JOsgood wrote:
Great as always. Not your typical SB but mighty tasty and fun to drink.
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8/22/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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8/19/2013 - stevenjstein Likes this wine: 91 Points
Similar to previous bottle
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8/16/2013 - stevenjstein Likes this wine: 91 Points
Similar to previous vintages. Kind of a Sauv Blanc for people who aren't normally Sauv Blanc fans, myself included. Has some of the typical Sauv Blanc grassy, grapefruit, flavors, but balanced with other tropical fruit and apple/pear notes. Also has a fairly rich texture.
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8/11/2013 - dbkitc wrote: 92 Points
consistently excellent.
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8/10/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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8/7/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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8/5/2013 - mhenry Likes this wine: 91 Points
Everyone is always pleasantly surprised the first time they drink Merry's Sauv Blanc. Probably wouldn't know what it was. This is becoming our go-to white wine.
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8/5/2013 - joraesque wrote: 92 Points
Out of a half bottle: The nose began opening after about 20 minutes. Distinctive flavors of ripe keylime. Finishes nicely with very slight tartness. The Sauvignon Musque in the blend is quite noticeable, and adds a nice degree of elegance. One of the best California Sauvignon Blancs I have ever tasted. It helped that it comes from a cooler climate, and is therefore not over the top. Very well done throughout. Probably drink by 2014.
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8/1/2013 - RockinCabs wrote: 90 Points
Nice tropical sauvignon blanc from ME that has a roundness and balance not found in any other SB on the market. Really nice as usual. For me I need to be in the mood for this as the richness sometimes catches me off guard.
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7/30/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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7/28/2013 - stevenjstein Likes this wine:
Didn't really try it enough for a detailed tasting note or rating, but do recall it was pretty much a typical Merry Edwards Sauv Blanc. In other words, tasty and well balanced, but with distinct varietal notes. Neither an overly acidic NZ style grapefruit bomb nor the flabby, characterless, overoaked style of many Cal Sauv Blancs.
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7/27/2013 - Tom Warden wrote: 92 Points
Year after year after year after year....Merry Edwards kills it with this wine. To me, pretty much the perfect American Sauvignon Blanc.
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7/15/2013 - Diane (LI) wrote:
It starts with grapefruit and citrus flavors which then turn to pear. Bright acidity and delicious.
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7/13/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 6/14/2013
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7/7/2013 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 92 Points
Crisp acidity, green apple, lime, tropical fruits.
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7/4/2013 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 93 Points
Merry Edwards has consistently demonstrated a deft hand in creating wines from this varietal. The 2012 offering is no exception. Straw-colored and intensely fragrant, it exudes pear, fig, melon and hay aromas. Fresh, medium-bodied and equally impressive on the palate, the wine flaunts flavors which mirror the nose, framed by light oak and well-integrated alcohol. The middle palate is solid and leads to a lengthy, crisp finish. Bravo for another beautiful example of what this grape can achieve! Enjoy it with or without food over the next three years. Drink now-2016.
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6/24/2013 - Annie1 wrote: 91 Points
Never tho't I'd taste peaches in a sauvignon blanc...but there it was...along with grapefruit and some flowery something or other. Delicious.
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6/14/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
This fine seemed particularly on point last night, vibrant and throwing off huge notes of pineapple and grapefruit. Well balanced and fun, with none of the grassy aromas that seem to be everywhere in SB's today.
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6/13/2013 - Scott Butler Likes this wine:
My first 2012 ME SB, and it seems to be another winner. Creamy, citrus/tropical fruits - it does need 15 or so minutes of air to come together, but then it drinks great.
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6/2/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 5/25/2013
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5/25/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
Intense pineapple/citrus profile, with a creamy mouthfeel somehow balanced with acidity. Out favorite SB.
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5/20/2013 - pakabear Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great texture, american nose which is not a bad thing, very nice extraction without being over the top, if it was more complex this would be mid-90's easy.
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5/19/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
Had a sample of the bottle opened for Maria...Very bright fruit - pineapple, grapefruit, and a touch of peach. More moderate acidity than last year, which I take as a plus.
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5/18/2013 - ajfret01 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rich and smooth
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5/6/2013 - tim m wrote: 88 Points
This was out of character for this wine. There's no acidity here, which has not been the case the last four or five vintages. Not up to the standard this winery has set.
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5/6/2013 - dbkitc wrote: 92 Points
Light straw with a touch of green. Not as overtly citrusy as past vintages. This is creamier and a bit fuller on the nose. Palate is rich and balanced. Good precision yet not at all sharp as there is a sweet lychee fruitiness that really balances everything out. I like this even better than I normally do which is high praise. (92)
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5/3/2013 - fine137 wrote: 90 Points
Very fruity, little bit of grass, but not too sweet.
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