Since 1970, Merry Edwards has been considered a trailblazer whose contributions have helped shape the American wine industry. Today her legacy carries on—Winemaker Heidi von der Mehden and Winery President Nicole Carter honor her accomplishments every day, sharing Merry’s fierce determination and uncompromising commitment to quality. Since taking the reins here, Heidi has honored Merry’s lush, opulent winemaking style while forging her own path, drawing from her many years of experience. She continues in Merry’s footsteps on sustainability initiatives and viticulture practices.

Whether red or white, Merry Edwards Winery is renowned for wines with intense aromatics and rich flavor. They use exacting farming methods in their vineyards to grow the most flavorful, fragrant fruit, and tailor their winemaking practices to coax the best from each lot. Wine appreciation goes beyond aromas and flavors. Their structured Pinot Noirs are notable for their firm tannins as well as their remarkable silkiness on the palate. The Sauvignon Blanc ferments in barrels, and Heidi employs a twice-weekly lees-stirring regime, which produces an unusually sumptuous texture.

Merry always said that wine should “look delicious.” She selected small-berried vine clones (cultivars) to optimize skin-to-juice ratio. In the winery, they pull as much pigment as possible from those skins via lengthy cold soaks. The result: gorgeous, saturated, jewel-toned color that makes a memorable first impression.