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Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot

Greg Norman Estates · South Australia · Australia

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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Spectator at a price under $25.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Ripe mulberry and cherry with spice, light vanilla, tobacco-herb accents and smooth Cabernet tannins.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon but want a slightly softer, more rounded blend.

Why buy it

A familiar, food-friendly Australian Cabernet-Merlot with enough structure for grilled meat and enough polish for casual sipping.

Best for

Steak, burgers, lamb, mushroom dishes and gatherings where you want an easy red blend under $20.

Style

Cabernet-led, dry, medium-full to full-bodied, dark-fruited and smooth.

Drinks like

Australian Cabernet blends, California Cabernet-Merlot, approachable New World Bordeaux-style red blends.

Experience level

Beginner to intermediate

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
20 minutes if time allows
Glassware:
Cabernet/Bordeaux glass
Drink or cellar:
Current release is intended for near-term drinking
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A Cabernet-led Australian red blend from Limestone Coast, with mulberry, cherry, spice and smooth tannins. This is a polished, approachable red for steak, burgers, lamb and weeknight grilled fare.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Merlot 11%
Producer
Greg Norman Estates
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Appellation
Limestone Coast
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14.5%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not confirmed for this exact Cabernet Merlot bottling.
Vineyard source:
Limestone Coast vineyards; retailer label text notes shallow red soils over hard limestone.
Vessel:
Not found for this exact Cabernet Merlot bottling.
About the winery · Greg Norman Estates ›

Greg Norman Estates was founded in 1996 and is built around wines from regions connected to Greg Norman's travels and his Australian heritage. The portfolio includes wines from California, New Zealand and Australia, including Limestone Coast reds. The winery positions the wines as approachable but bold, made for an easygoing food-and-wine lifestyle. The winery site currently directs online orders through Old Bridge Cellars.

Critic reviews

90/100Wine Spectator

“Supple and inviting, with cherry flavors at the core and hints of herb around the edges.”

Reviewed: Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Cabernet-Merlot (2012) · source

88/100Wine Enthusiast

“Cassis and chocolate notes dominate this richly textured, full-bodied red.”

Reviewed: Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot (2008) — Joe Czerwinski, 2012-05-01 · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot dry or sweet?
Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot taste like?
Ripe mulberry and cherry with spice, light vanilla, tobacco-herb accents and smooth Cabernet tannins.
What food pairs with Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot?
It pairs well with grilled ribeye or sirloin, rosemary lamb chops, cheeseburgers with mushrooms and grilled portobello mushrooms with herbs.
How should I serve Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot?
Serve at 60-65°F. 20 minutes if time allows. Glass: Cabernet/Bordeaux glass.
Is Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot a good value?
At $12.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Spectator; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Greg Norman Estates Cabernet Merlot?
750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.