2000 OLIVET LANE PINOT NOIR

94 points
“Fabulous depth and complexity, from the lush cherry flavors to the rich, velvety texture to the long, fascinating finish. It’s the kind of wine you’d drink at your last meal.”
-Steve Heimoff, The Wine Enthusiast, February 2003

93 points
“A velvet brick on first taste…..Layers emerge, the red fruit luxurious in feel… Balanced to develop for years, and to drink well along the way.”
-Wine & Spirits Magazine, Winter 2002

92 points
“Complex aromas of brambly strawberry, wild cherry, forest floor and a delicate rose water nuance. Softly forward flavors of plum, raspberry, black pepper and tangy oak will improve further with age. Lengthy finish with notes of sweet cherry and toasted oak.”
-The Wine News, October/November 2002

91 points
"Merry Edwards has expressed well the character of this vineyard."
-PinotReport, August 2002

90 points
“Deep and keenly focused cherry-like fruit is the guiding element of this tightly oaked and nicely balanced Pinot… Its fine sense of overall proportion and insistent fruit signal good potential for several years of positive growth.”
-Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine, November 2002

"The Olivet Lane is a refined, complex Pinot Noir, that is supple in texture and very long on the palate, with a persistent finish. Tastes of raspberry, clove, nutmeg and toasted oak."
-Ron Wiegand, Restaurant Wine, Issue #91

For the second consecutive year, Wine & Spirits Magazine named Merry Edwards Wines an Artisan Winery of the Year in their 2004 Buying Guide.“This year Edwards’ 2000 Olivet Lane Pinot Noir took our top honors. A study in red fruit, it layers dark cherry against strawberry, held taut by its fine-grained tannins. But Edwards’ other wines are equally impressive.”
-Ray Isle, Managing Editor, Wine & Spirits Special Issue Annual Buying Guide

Merry Edwards 2000 Olivet Lane Pinot Noir was the #1 Pinot of 2002.
-The PinotReport Special Awards Issue 2002

“Well balanced and structured; medium full body; lingering aftertaste. Deserves another year or two of bottle aging. Highly recommended.”
-California Grapevine, October-November 2002

“Rich black cherry with a plush texture yet plenty of structure. Nice combination of power, richness and finesse.”
-Laurie Daniel, San Jose Mercury News, May 15, 2002