Australian golfing notable Greg Norman went to one of California’s best Pinot Noir sources for this juicy Pinot, bottled under his Greg Norman California Estates. Ripe black cherry aromatics follow through to the flavors, supported by big tannins and deeply set dark fruit. The wine has medium length, good cherry-berry character and a hint of black tea and is finished at 13.5% alcohol. California Pinot Noir usually sees only French oak, but this one was aged two years in a combination of French and American oak, the latter a possible nod to the Aussie taste for American oak.
Greg Norman Estates, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2008
By Gerald D. Boyd