The United Steaks

Like dB, I’ve been a pinot kick lately. Not necessarily driven by preference, but by the increasing selection that has started showing up in my local shops.

Grabbing a couple steaks on the way home from work Friday, I spied a Greg Norman Wines at my local big-chain grocery store. Granted, I don’t keep up on the wine biz, but I was unaware he’d made the leap from his Australian wines to Cali properties - as well, the last time I’d had a Greg Norman wine, was from a mixed half case of private reserve varietals as a gift from a client.

The 2004 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, for $15 is a bargain. Very peppery and cherry - what I would expect from solid California Pinot. My only complaint was that the first drink was overwhelmed by the alcohol, but it evened out nicely through the glass.