Greg Norman Estates

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

8.831 ratings
9.01 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
Max Beach

Good with Greek

Good with Greek

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2014
"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
Michelle Mondonedo

Fruity, not tart, and easy drinking. Sign me up for more.

Fruity, not tart, and easy drinking. Sign me up for more.

Jan 3rd, 2016
Carrie Boyer

Sweet Pinot w cherry flavors. Medium body w smooth finish. Decent Pinot for the price

Sweet Pinot w cherry flavors. Medium body w smooth finish. Decent Pinot for the price

Aug 24th, 2015
Silvia's Wine

Founder, V&N Cellars - Barcelona

9.0

Excellent Pinot in its pricerange. Good fruit and balance.

Excellent Pinot in its pricerange. Good fruit and balance.

Aug 8th, 2015
Raymond Kouba

Not a bad Pinot for the price

Not a bad Pinot for the price

May 6th, 2015
Laurie Southard

2012 Greg Norman Pinot Noir

2012 Greg Norman Pinot Noir

Sep 6th, 2014
Dusty Clark

At $14, this is a really great value. Delicious, full mouth flavor. Stock this as a go-to everyday wine.

At $14, this is a really great value. Delicious, full mouth flavor. Stock this as a go-to everyday wine.

Feb 16th, 2014
Joey Ziegler

Nice and balanced...very comfortable to drink.

Nice and balanced...very comfortable to drink.

Feb 7th, 2014
Lindsey White

Bought at Costco. Great relaxing, drinking wine. Not too soft

Bought at Costco. Great relaxing, drinking wine. Not too soft

Oct 29th, 2013