Wine and Beverage Reviews

All Cam's wine and beverage reviews use the 100-point scale:

Outstanding 95 - 100 PointsA great wine. Cellar worthy. Impeccably made. — Outstanding 95 - 100 Points
A great wine
Cellar worthy
Impeccably made

Very Good to ExcellentA wine with concentration, texture, character and quality — Very Good to Excellent
A wine with concentration, texture, character and quality

PremiumA wine with special qualities — Premium
A wine with special qualities.
Also available, 92 Point only Stickers

RecommendedA wine that is well made, immediately drinkable and will not disappoint — Recommended
A wine that is well made, immediately drinkable and should not disappoint

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Posts in 2019

The Landing 'Madre' Chardonnay 2019, Bay of Islands

The Landing 'Madre' Chardonnay 2019, Bay of Islands

What a great bouquet…

2019, ChardonnayCameron DouglasAugust 2, 2026The Landing, Madre, chardonnay, Bay of Islands

Goldie Estate '78 Series' Syrah 2019, Waiheke Island

Goldie Estate '78 Series' Syrah 2019, Waiheke Island

An excellent wine…

2019, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 24, 2026Goldie Estate, 78 Series, syrah, Waiheke Island

Satȳr Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Lebanon

Satȳr Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Lebanon

A classic style…

2019, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasJune 4, 2026Satȳr, cabernet sauvignon, Lebanon, Satyr

Plume by Lake Chalice Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough

Plume by Lake Chalice Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough

Complex and integrated, developing and enticing…

2019, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 28, 2026Plume, Lake Chalice, pinot noir, Vegan friendly, Marlborough

Amisfield RKV Reserve Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago

Amisfield RKV Reserve Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago

This Rocky Knoll Vineyard or RKV reserve wine is fantastic…

2019, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 22, 2026Amisfield, RKV, Reserve, pinot noir, Central Otago

Known Unknown Vin Jeanne Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay

Known Unknown Vin Jeanne Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay

Rather delicious

2019, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Known Unknown, Vin Jeanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay

Ricossa Campolibero Barolo 2019, Italy

Ricossa Campolibero Barolo 2019, Italy

Classic

2019, Barolo, OrganicCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Ricossa, Campolibero, Barolo, Italy, Organic

Zephyr Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2019, Marlborough

Zephyr Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2019, Marlborough

Delicious on the palate

2019, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Zephyr, Blanc de Blancs, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Quartz Reef Blanc de Blancs 2019, Central Otago

Quartz Reef Blanc de Blancs 2019, Central Otago

Fantastic wine

2019, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, SparklingCameron DouglasSeptember 8, 2025Quartz Reef, 2019, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionelle, Central Otago

Takapoto Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Gibbston, Central Otago

Takapoto Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Gibbston, Central Otago

Complex and developed

2019, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Takapoto Estate, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Gibbston, Central Otago

Poderi Crisci Syrah 2019, Waiheke Island

Poderi Crisci Syrah 2019, Waiheke Island

A wine of development and complexity

2019, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Poderi Crisci, syrah, Waiheke Island

Huia Traditional Method Blanc de Blancs 2019, Marlborough

Huia Traditional Method Blanc de Blancs 2019, Marlborough

A bright and lively mousse, plenty of acidity and freshness

2019, Méthode Traditionnelle, Traditional Method, Blanc de BlancsCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Huia, Traditional Method, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Blanc de Blancs

Bald Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Bald Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Bannockburn, Central Otago

qually complex on the palate with a core of red berry fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet

2019, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 21, 2025Bald Hills, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Old House Vineyards Falcon Hill Pinot Noir 2019, Nelson

Old House Vineyards Falcon Hill Pinot Noir 2019, Nelson

Ready

2019, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 18, 2025Old House Vineyards, Falcom Hill, Pinot Noir, Nelson

Domaine Thomson Saint-Aubin 'les Travers de Chez Edouard' Chardonnay 2019, France

Domaine Thomson Saint-Aubin 'les Travers de Chez Edouard' Chardonnay 2019, France

The scents of limestone and clay soils are equal to those of fruit ,

2019, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 28, 2025Domain Thomson, Saint-Aubin, les Travers de Chez Edouard, chardonnay, France

Jackson Estate 'Grey Ghost' Barrique Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Wairau Valley, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Grey Ghost' Barrique Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Wairau Valley, Marlborough

A lovely example ready to drink or age

2019, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasFebruary 27, 2025Jackson Estate, Grey Ghost, Barrique, Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, Vegan

Trinity Hill 'Homage' Syrah 2019, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill 'Homage' Syrah 2019, Hawke's Bay

An excellent structure…

2019, SyrahCameron DouglasJanuary 12, 2025Trinity Hill, Homage, syrah, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Old House Vineyards 'One Tree' Chardonnay 2019, Nelson

Old House Vineyards 'One Tree' Chardonnay 2019, Nelson

Nice weight and intensity…

2019, ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 26, 2024Old House Vineyards, One Tree, chardonnay, Nelson