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Sonoma 1998 Pinot Noir

Source-supported draft: Sonoma Pinot Noir 1998 is Very Good, with standout Kistler and Williams Selyem bottlings overcoming a cold, wet and late California season. Buy only top Sonoma Coast/Russian River producers and expect mature-bottl...

89 - Very Good
Score89
ConfidenceGood
MaturityMature
Window2003-2016

Vivintage verdict

Very Good

Source-supported draft: Sonoma Pinot Noir 1998 is Very Good, with standout Kistler and Williams Selyem bottlings overcoming a cold, wet and late California season. Buy only top Sonoma Coast/Russian River producers and expect mature-bottl...

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