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 2020

Blank Canvas 'Element Vineyard' Syrah 2020, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Blank Canvas 'Element Vineyard' Syrah 2020, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

An exceptional cooler climate NZ example

2020, Gimblett Gravels, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2025Blank Canvas, Element Vineyard, syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Coopers Creek Reserve Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Coopers Creek Reserve Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Concentration, elegance and style.

2020, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Coopers Creek, Reserve, syrah

Coopers Creek Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Coopers Creek Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Ripe, fruity and varietal

2020, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Coopers Creek, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Fire Road Cabernet Merlot 2020, Hawke's Bay

Fire Road Cabernet Merlot 2020, Hawke's Bay

A bouquet and palate of ripe red berry fruits

2020, Cabernet MerlotCameron DouglasJuly 12, 2025Fire Road, Cabernet Merlot, Hawke's Bay

Thomas Barton Réserve Médoc 2020, Bordeaux, France

Thomas Barton Réserve Médoc 2020, Bordeaux, France

Overall a balanced and well made wine

2020, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Style Left BankCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Thomas Barton, Reserve, Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Huia Brut Rosé Traditional Method 2020, Marlborough

Huia Brut Rosé Traditional Method 2020, Marlborough

Crisp, dry, intense and individual

2020, Methode Traditionnelle, Traditional Method, Rosé, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Huia, Traditional Method, Brut Rosé, Rosé, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

The Elder Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

The Elder Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

Enticing and elegant.

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025The Elder, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Cable Bay Estate Vineyard Syrah 2020, Waiheke Island

Cable Bay Estate Vineyard Syrah 2020, Waiheke Island

…delicious, taut, youthful and textured

2020, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Cable Bay, Estate Vineyard, syrah, Waiheke Island

Alpha Domus 'The Aviator' 2020, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Alpha Domus 'The Aviator' 2020, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Complex and youthful

2020, Bordeaux Style Left Bank, Cabernets with MerlotCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Alpha Domus, The Aviator, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Merlot 2020, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Merlot 2020, Marlborough

A classic

2020, Merlot, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Lake Chalice, The Nest, merlot, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Q Pinot Noir 2020, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2020, Waitaki Valley

Intense, spiced, varietal and fruity

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Q Wine, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley

The Abel from Tim Elder Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

The Abel from Tim Elder Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

Vibrant, bright, fresh and very youthful

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025The Abel, Tim Elder, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Elephant Hill Reserve Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Reserve Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Delicious

2020, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Elephant Hill, Reserve, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Syrah 2020, Waipara Valley

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Syrah 2020, Waipara Valley

A great example

2020, Organic, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 4, 2025Terrace Edge, Chosen Barrels, syrah, Organic, Waipara Valley

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Pinot Noir 2020, Waipara Valley

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Pinot Noir 2020, Waipara Valley

Fruit intensity and overall power

2020, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 4, 2025Terrace Edge, Chosen Barrels, Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, Organic

Manz Cheleiros Grande Reserva 2020, Pomar do Espirito Santo, Lisboa, Portugal

Manz Cheleiros Grande Reserva 2020, Pomar do Espirito Santo, Lisboa, Portugal

Complex and enticing bouquet

2020Cameron DouglasMay 14, 2025Manz, Lisboa, Portugal, 2020, Grand Reserva

Manz Cheleiros 2020, Pomar do Espirito Santo, Lisboa, Portugal

Manz Cheleiros 2020, Pomar do Espirito Santo, Lisboa, Portugal

On the palate - distinctive, dry, a core of black and purple skinned fruits, violet and baking spices

2020Cameron DouglasMay 14, 2025Manz, Lisboa, Portugal, 2020

Manz Jampal 2020, Vinho Regional, Lisboa, Portugal

Manz Jampal 2020, Vinho Regional, Lisboa, Portugal

Exotic fruits framed by flowers and spice

2020, JampalCameron DouglasMay 9, 2025Manz, Lisboa, 2020, Jampal, Portugal