2007 MERRY EDWARDS OLIVET LANE
PINOT NOIR

3.5 Stars
Gothic Epicures VinCuisine, Dean Tudor, Tasting at Vertical in Toronto, June 2, 2010

93 points
Wine Enthusiast, January, 2010

"A ripe, juicy pinot noir with aromas of cherry blossom and spice. Notes of cherry, raspberry, herbs and spice. Lush texture. Long finish."
The Press Democrat, "Wine of the Week", December, 2009

95 points
"Olivet Lane has long been a benchmark Pinot for Merry. The '07 vintage provides a beautiful example of Olivet Lane at its best. With a pure black cherry and spice nose and a subtle hint of the earth, the aromas simply pull you into the glass. On the palate the silky tannins remind you this is one of the stars of California Pinot Noir. And the complex layers of fruit and hedonistic opulence are further evidence that this is one outstanding Pinot Noir vineyard in the hands of a Pinot Noir genius."
Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, November 6, 2009

9 / 10 points
"Medium garnet in color, this wine has a nose of cranberry and a lightly spicy cherry liqueur quality. In the mouth it is smooth and silky with very nice balance and a core of cranberry and raspberry flavors, that give way to a cocoa, and light smoky quality on the finish."
Alder Yarrow - vinography.com, March 24, 2009