New Zealand / Pinot Noir

North Canterbury 1986 Pinot Noir

Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Pinot Noir 1986 is Good, supported by early Canterbury Pinot success but with limited direct vintage evidence. Buy only rare pioneer bottles with excellent provenance and modest expectations.

83 - Good
Score83
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityVariable
Window1990-2004

Vivintage verdict

Good

Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Pinot Noir 1986 is Good, supported by early Canterbury Pinot success but with limited direct vintage evidence. Buy only rare pioneer bottles with excellent provenance and modest expectations.

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