InnPetaluma Gap · Sonoma4.4 · 472
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Sebastopol
Sebastopol base with views of the Petaluma Gap hills and families at the pool by noon.
Kid FriendlyWine LoversCouples Retreat
★★3.9 mi
Russian River Valley · Sonoma County · Sebastopol
Merry Edwards Winery
Merry Edwards founded this label after collectors backed her to bottle her own Pinot Noir.
4.9(155)
Known forPinot NoirSauvignon BlancCave ToursFood PairingKid-FriendlyHistoric Estate
About Merry Edwards Winery
Merry Edwards Winery is renowned for its exceptional single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, crafted with a deep respect for the land and a commitment to sustainability. Founded by trailblazer Merry Edwards, the winery has a rich history dating back to 1970 and is now part of the prestigious Maison Louis Roederer family, ensuring that its legacy of quality and innovation continues. Visitors can expect a warm welcome and a chance to learn about the winery's dedication to fine winemaking and environmental stewardship.
Why Visit Merry Edwards Winery
The Appellation Tasting Experience pours wines from both Russian River and Anderson Valley—Merry Edwards bottles Pinot from two separate viticultural areas, a range few producers attempt. The Spring Allocation Tasting Experience includes Meredith Estate, the newest single-vineyard bottling, available before general release.
- Merry Edwards named Winemaker of the Year by The San Francisco Chronicle
- Spring Allocation Tasting Experience ($90) includes Meredith Estate, the newest bottling
- All estate vineyards Certified California Sustainable
- Reserve Tasting Experience ($90) pours sought-after Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blanc
- Winemaker Heidi von der Mehden leads the program under Maison Louis Roederer
The Setting
The winery sits in Sebastopol, where Certified California Sustainable vineyards surround the tasting space. The estate grows its own fruit for every single-vineyard Pinot Noir bottled under the label. Maison Louis Roederer acquired the property and continues to farm each vineyard plot separately to preserve the site-specific expression Merry Edwards built the brand on.
The Tasting Experience
The Appellation Tasting Experience ($45) moves between Russian River, Sonoma Coast, and Anderson Valley bottlings to show how each terroir shapes Pinot Noir. The Reserve Tasting Experience ($90) focuses on the top-tier selections, ending with a Sauvignon Blanc that has drawn attention from critics. Guides discuss Merry Edwards' work at Mt. Eden Vineyards and Matanzas Creek Winery before she launched her own label, and how winemaker Heidi von der Mehden carries that legacy forward now.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Appellation Tasting Experience
$45Join us on a journey through the diverse terroir of the Russian River and Anderson Valley viticultural areas. Enjoy our new Anderson Valley wines alongside our legendary Russian River and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs. End your tasting with our world-famous Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
90 minReservation Required
Reserve Tasting Experience
$90This wide-ranging experience features our most sought-after wine selections. You will taste a series of our rich and elegant Pinot Noirs, and conclude with our beloved and critically acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc. Taste our best, as you learn the story of the iconic Merry Edwards Winery.
90 minReservation Required
Spring Allocation Tasting Experience
$90Experience what it’s like to receive first access to our just-released wines as we guide you through our Spring 2026 Allocation Tasting Experience. Try our newest single-vineyard wine, Meredith Estate Sauvignon Blanc, alongside fan-favorite Pinot Noirs and our Russian River Sauvignon Blanc.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
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Wine list. (13)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $75 | |
2022 Meredith Estate Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $100 | |
2022 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $60 | |
2023 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $55 | |
2023 Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $75 | |
2023 Georganne Vineyard Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $72 | |
2023 Olivet Lane Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $77 | |
2023 Reserve Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $130 | |
2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $50 | |
2023 Warrens' Hill Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $72 |
2022 Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2022
2022 Meredith Estate Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2022
2022 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2022
2023 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Georganne Vineyard Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Reserve Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Warrens' Hill Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2023
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Where to Stay Nearby
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Farmhouse Inn
The original 1873 Farmhouse still houses guest rooms directly above the restaurant's kitchen.
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★★★★★4.1 mi
Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Merry Edwards Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Inn | ~11 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~23 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~23 min | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~28 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~34 min | Book |
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~44 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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