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Central Otago 1981 Pinot Noir

Source-supported draft: Central Otago Pinot Noir 1981 is Difficult for practical buying because the modern commercial Pinot category was still being established. Treat any 1981 Central Otago Pinot claim as a historical rarity requiring e...

72 - Difficult
Score72
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityVariable
Window1985-1999

Vivintage verdict

Difficult

Source-supported draft: Central Otago Pinot Noir 1981 is Difficult for practical buying because the modern commercial Pinot category was still being established. Treat any 1981 Central Otago Pinot claim as a historical rarity requiring e...

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