Russian River. Rated "Best of the Best" - San Francisco Chronicle, June 27, 2001.  And further praise from Ronn Wiegand, Master of Wine and Master Sommellier, Restaurant Wine, issue #79, "Highest marks to Merry Edwards 1998 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, one of the best ‘98 Pinot Noirs we've tasted . . . A supple, well balanced wine, with good character and a long finish. Best wine we've tasted form this winemaker."