New Zealand / Pinot Noir

Martinborough 1985 Pinot Noir

Source-supported draft: Martinborough Pinot Noir 1985 is Good as a pioneer vintage, but the public benchmark trail is stronger from Ata Rangi's 1986 first release onward. Buy only rare historical bottles with careful condition review.

83 - Good
Score83
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityVariable
Window1989-2003

Vivintage verdict

Good

Source-supported draft: Martinborough Pinot Noir 1985 is Good as a pioneer vintage, but the public benchmark trail is stronger from Ata Rangi's 1986 first release onward. Buy only rare historical bottles with careful condition review.

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