
Merry Edwards Winery
Merry Edwards founded this label after collectors backed her to bottle her own Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir thrives in the cooler corners of Russian River Valley, where fog and maritime influence create the long, gentle growing season this finicky grape demands. The result is wines of remarkable elegance — bright cherry and raspberry fruit, silky tannins, and a complexity that unfolds with every sip.
From crisp and mineral-driven to rich and opulent, the Pinot Noirs of Russian River Valley showcase an impressive range of styles. Visit the wineries below to discover the diversity of this beloved varietal.
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Merry Edwards founded this label after collectors backed her to bottle her own Pinot Noir.

Founded in 1999 by Brice Cutrer Jones, Emeritus grows Pinot Noir exclusively on Goldridge soil.

Winemaker Kale Anderson works with ultra-premium fruit from five named Middle Reach vineyards.

Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock presses grapes with rare Coquard equipment and hand-harvests at night.

Six generations farm 470 acres, including Jackass Hill—Sonoma County's steepest non-terraced vineyard.

Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from named Russian River Valley growers.

Saralee Kunde planted this land to Burgundian varieties in 1989, and the estate still overlooks her vineyard.

Don and Jennifer Hartford founded this winery in 1994 to produce single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and old vine Zinfandel.

A 100-acre Russian River Valley property with working vegetable gardens and an orchard.

Williams Selyem's list-member-only appointments pour from Rochioli, Allen, and Hirsch vineyards.

DeLoach Vineyards pours Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from organically and biodynamically farmed Russian River vines.

A working fire engine sits in Hook & Ladder's tasting room, alongside axes and helmets from founder Cecil De Loach's firefighting career.

Founded in 1976, Iron Horse serves its sparkling wines outdoors with vineyard views to Mt. St. Helena.

Flowers farms Camp Meeting Ridge and Sea View Ridge on the far Sonoma Coast for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Giovanni Balistreri, a fourth-generation farmer, runs this 1890s property.

Bricoleur pairs each wine with dishes from its onsite culinary team, not just a tasting flight.

The Pitts family has farmed this Russian River Valley estate since 2002.

A Russian River Valley estate featuring a sculpture grove and three tasting options.

At 900 feet, Halleck is one of Sonoma County's highest vineyards.
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