2005 MERRY EDWARDS OLIVET LANE
PINOT NOIR

94 points
“Merry Edwards nailed this one.  Lush and smooth as velvet, it shows enormously deep, ripe blackberry, cherry,
raspberry, leather, cola, soy-splashed Portobello, vanilla and cinnamon spice flavors.”
Wine Enthusiast, March 2008

“Here's a real winner.  Consistently some of the best pinot noirs in California.”
In the Kitchen with Narsai David
kcbs.com, February 12, 2008

93 points
“It is wines such as this that have made us unbashed fans of Ms. Edwards's Pinot Noirs...”
Connoisseurs' Guide, February 2008

“A pinot with great backbone. Notes of cherry, raspberry, plum, mineral, toast and spice. Has depth.”
pressdemocrat.com, January 6, 2008

“A dose of rose petals, cherries and cola comingled aromatically with
memorable flavors of more cherries, violets and nutmeg.
If I could drink this wine every day, I would.”
pressdemocrat.com, November 26, 2007

“One of the most 'sensual and mesmerizing' Pinots”
The Week, November 23, 2007

“This is among the most sensual and mesmerizing pinots around, with delicious earthy, cocoa flavors.”
Cooking Light, November 2007