Greg Norman, Limestone Coast (South Australia) Cabernet Merlot 2010

This relatively young region in South Australia is well regarded for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, so it’s hardly a surprise that Norman has been able to craft a delicious blend from those grapes, sourced from the mineral-rich Limestone Coast, which is slightly cooler than other areas of South Australia. The result is a Bordeaux-style blend with a firm Bordeaux-like structure, but with the obvious sun-kissed sensibilities of an Aussie wine. Flavors run the gamut from red to black fruits, and there is a distinct note of eucalyptus, which is the gum tree that is prolific in Australia, although I suspect the source of that aroma in this wine is new American oak.