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Sonoma 1981 Pinot Noir

Source-supported draft: Sonoma Pinot Noir 1981 is Very Good for early Russian River boutique benchmarks, especially Williams Selyem/Hacienda del Rio context. Broader Sonoma Pinot evidence remains narrow, so buying should be producer-led.

87 - Very Good
Score87
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityMature
Window1986-1999

Vivintage verdict

Very Good

Source-supported draft: Sonoma Pinot Noir 1981 is Very Good for early Russian River boutique benchmarks, especially Williams Selyem/Hacienda del Rio context. Broader Sonoma Pinot evidence remains narrow, so buying should be producer-led.

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