Merry Edwards Winery
Merry Edwards began her career at Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1974. In 1977, she became the founding winemaker at Matanzas Creek and remained there until 1984. For the next decade, Merry consulted for numerous wineries. In 1997, family and friends joined Merry to found her eponymous label. Merry and husband Ken completed their state-of-the-art winery in 2008 where they produce critically acclaimed Pinot Noirs, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. 2013 marked Merry’s 40th vintage. That year, she was inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame by the Culinary Institute of America, and she also received the coveted James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Professional, becoming just the fourth woman to win it.
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