Merry Edwards Winery
A winery producing single-vineyard Pinot Noir, with winery and vineyards Certified California Sustainable.
Last updated September 11, 2026
Overview
Merry Edwards Winery produces single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and describes itself as winegrowers with profound respect for the land. Its winery and all of its vineyards are Certified California Sustainable. Merry Edwards launched her namesake label after a small group of avid collectors urged her to go solo, following her work as winemaker for producers such as Mt. Eden Vineyards and Matanzas Creek Winery in the 1970s and '80s. Winemaker Heidi von der Mehden and Winery President Nicole Carter carry on her legacy.
History
Merry Edwards launched her namesake label only after a small group of avid collectors begged her to go solo. In her role as winemaker for prominent producers such as Mt. Eden Vineyards and Matanzas Creek Winery in the 1970s and '80s, Merry garnered much critical acclaim, which she parlayed into a prosperous career as a consulting winemaker. A small group of these collectors convinced her to strike out on her own, backing up their support with a seed investment. 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.
Products and positioning
Single-vineyard Pinot Noir producer; winery and vineyards Certified California Sustainable.
single-vineyard Pinot Noir
Flagship businesses
- single-vineyard Pinot Noir
Leadership
| Name | Title | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Heidi von der Mehden | executive | — |
| Nicole Carter | executive | — |
Sources
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