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Central Otago 1988 Pinot Noir

Source-supported draft: Central Otago Pinot Noir 1988 is Good as a rare pioneer-era marker rather than a broad regional vintage. Buy only documented Gibbston Valley/Rippon-linked bottles for historical interest.

84 - Good
Score84
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityVariable
Window1992-2006

Vivintage verdict

Good

Source-supported draft: Central Otago Pinot Noir 1988 is Good as a rare pioneer-era marker rather than a broad regional vintage. Buy only documented Gibbston Valley/Rippon-linked bottles for historical interest.

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