Greg Norman Estates

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

8.8189 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Kodjo Adadevoh

This is clearly the best value for money in this price range. I had to search high & low to find this. Wegmans carries it. A little more Tannic than the other Pinot's in this price range -- very nice!

This is clearly the best value for money in this price range. I had to search high & low to find this. Wegmans carries it. A little more Tannic than the other Pinot's in this price range -- very nice!

2 people found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2015
Carter B. Allen

I just love the Shark!

I just love the Shark!

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2015
Max Beach

Good with Greek

Good with Greek

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2014
Sue Mohle

Smooth and delightful! A bit high on price at Naples beach club

Smooth and delightful! A bit high on price at Naples beach club

Jan 9th, 2015
Ericsson

Celeb wine, but quite good. Been doing this for decades now and it is actually really nice. Cheers.

Celeb wine, but quite good. Been doing this for decades now and it is actually really nice. Cheers.

Aug 18th, 2024
ESF
9.0

Solid PN - wanted something dependable & this fit the bill. Baby Sonoma style, big extraction w/tons of fruit & secondary flavors - varietally correct. Fairly big, lush & smooth on palate thru lingering finish. Hard to find fault - particularly @ <$20

Solid PN - wanted something dependable & this fit the bill. Baby Sonoma style, big extraction w/tons of fruit & secondary flavors - varietally correct. Fairly big, lush & smooth on palate thru lingering finish. Hard to find fault - particularly @ <$20

Apr 6th, 2023
DE
8.9

Tasty with the halibut

Tasty with the halibut

Jul 1st, 2021
"Odedi"

Pinot noir 2012

Light ruby red in color with a white rim.

Medium bodied with fat legs.

Fruity on the nose with blackberries, cherries metals, earth, cloves and black pepper.

Fruity on the palate with blueberries, plums,cherries, pomegranate, herbs and spices.

Medium length finish with soft tannins.

Usually, I do not enjoy Pinot Noir at this price point, but this was ok.

At a blind tasting I would guess this is a light, inexpensive cabernet.
As it opens up it loses some of the characteristics I like, and becomes tart.
Had it with steaks on the grill.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

Pinot noir 2012

Light ruby red in color with a white rim.

Medium bodied with fat legs.

Fruity on the nose with blackberries, cherries metals, earth, cloves and black pepper.

Fruity on the palate with blueberries, plums,cherries, pomegranate, herbs and spices.

Medium length finish with soft tannins.

Usually, I do not enjoy Pinot Noir at this price point, but this was ok.

At a blind tasting I would guess this is a light, inexpensive cabernet.
As it opens up it loses some of the characteristics I like, and becomes tart.
Had it with steaks on the grill.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

Apr 12th, 2015
Lauren Arendt

Spicy and delicious

Spicy and delicious

Dec 25th, 2018
Brianna

Yummy 😋

Yummy 😋

Dec 25th, 2018