In article >, Mark Lipton >
wrote:

> Tonight, with a light dinner of bread, cheese and charcuterie, Jean
> asked for a light-bodied red, so I opened:
>
> 2005 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
> nose: smoke, stones, red fruits, caramel
> palate: initially round, getting more lean as it opened, medium-light
> body, well balanced
>
> Initially, the wine was quite smoky, with an oaky underpinning, but it
> quite quickly changed into a leaner, more fruit-driven wine with still a
> smoky, stony element to it. Very nice in a lighter-bodied format.
>
> Mark Lipton

One of my favorites Mark. Have you tasted the Sauvingon Blanc of theirs?