New Zealand / Pinot Noir

North Canterbury 1981 Pinot Noir

Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Pinot Noir 1981 is Good as one of the earliest commercial signals in the region. Its importance is historical more than broad auction-market depth.

80 - Mixed
Score80
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityVariable
Window1985-1999

Vivintage verdict

Mixed

Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Pinot Noir 1981 is Good as one of the earliest commercial signals in the region. Its importance is historical more than broad auction-market depth.

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