2018 EDICT. RESERVE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIR Edict’s Reserve Pinot Noir is shaped by a disciplined, experience-driven approach to winemaking that emphasizes precision at every stage, from vineyard selection to final blending. With more than three decades of industry experience guiding the program, Edict’s vineyard management team maintains long-standing relationships with leading growers throughout Sonoma and Napa Valley. This access allows for careful selection of fruit based on site character and varietal expression, ensuring that only the most compelling lots are chosen for the Reserve bottling. The 2018 vintage in the Russian River Valley provided ideal conditions for Pinot Noir. A long, even growing season and moderate temperatures allowed the grapes to ripen gradually, preserving natural acidity while developing flavor and aromatic complexity. These conditions produced fruit of notable balance and clarity, giving winemakers the raw material needed to craft wines with both immediacy and structural integrity. The 2018 Edict Reserve Russian River Pinot Noir reflects the strengths of the vintage with a refined, polished profile that emphasizes elegance and purity. The wine shows finesse rather than excess, offering a seamless integration of fruit, structure, and freshness. While it is approachable upon release, its balance and underlying structure allow for continued development with additional time in bottle, making it a thoughtful expression of both the vintage and Edict’s measured winemaking philosophy.