New Zealand / Pinot Noir
Central Otago 1996 Pinot Noir
Source-supported draft: Central Otago Pinot Noir 1996 is Good, an early-stage regional vintage with interesting mature examples but not broad benchmark depth. Buy only historic producer bottles with clean provenance.
Score83
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityMature
Window2001-2012
Vivintage verdict
Good
Source-supported draft: Central Otago Pinot Noir 1996 is Good, an early-stage regional vintage with interesting mature examples but not broad benchmark depth. Buy only historic producer bottles with clean provenance.
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