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 Methode Traditionnelle

Cuvée Rémy 2013 No1 Family Estate, Marlborough

Cuvée Rémy 2013 No1 Family Estate, Marlborough

Fine and complex

2013, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, SparklingCameron DouglasApril 13, 2026NO1 Family Estate, Cuvee Remy, 2013, Marlborough, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, Sparkling Wine

Esses 'Grande Dame Syme' Methode Traditionnelle 2014, Kaikoura

Esses 'Grande Dame Syme' Methode Traditionnelle 2014, Kaikoura

With 10 years on lees since March 5th, 2015, and disgorged May 19th 2025, this wine is impressive

2014, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasMarch 28, 2026Esses, Grande Dame Syme, 2014, Kaikoura

Esses 'Abode' 2020 Methode Traditionnelle, Kaikoura, NZ

Esses 'Abode' 2020 Methode Traditionnelle, Kaikoura, NZ

A bold and expressive bouquet packed with scents of …

2020, Methode Traditionelle, Methode Traditionnelle, SparklingCameron DouglasMarch 19, 2026Esses, Abode, 2020., Kaikoura, Sparkling

Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2018, Marlborough

Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2018, Marlborough

It is great to taste this wine again after so long

2018, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Tohu, Rosé, Méthode Traditionnelle, Methode Marlborough, Marlborough

No1 Family Estate Assemble NV Brut Methode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

No1 Family Estate Assemble NV Brut Methode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Non Vintage, NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasSeptember 14, 2025NO1 Family Estate, Assemble, NV, Brut

No1 Family Estate Rosé Methode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

No1 Family Estate Rosé Methode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Daily medicine

Non Vintage, NV, Rosé, Rose, Rosé Sparkling, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasSeptember 14, 2025NO1 Family Estate, Rose, Non Vintage, NV, Marlborough

No1 Family Estate Cuvée Reine NV, Marlborough

No1 Family Estate Cuvée Reine NV, Marlborough

Fantastic wine

NV, Non Vintage, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasSeptember 13, 2025NO1 Family Estate, Reine, Non Vintage, 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

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

Soljans Estate Winery Legacy Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, New Zealand

Soljans Estate Winery Legacy Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, New Zealand

A full-bodied expression

2021, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMay 26, 2025Soljans Estate Winery, Méthode Traditionnelle, Legacy, New Zealand

Nautilus Late Disgorged Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, Marlborough

Nautilus Late Disgorged Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, Marlborough

This wine is sensational

Methode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Nautilus, Late Disgorged, Méthode Traditionnelle, Brut, Marlborough, Methode Marlborough

Isabel Estate Brut Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Isabel Estate Brut Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Balanced, crisp, finely weighted and dry.

NV, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Isabel Estate, Brut Cuvée, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Methode Marlborough

Clos Henri 'Solange' 2022 Methode Traditionelle, Marlborough

Clos Henri 'Solange' 2022 Methode Traditionelle, Marlborough

A lovely wine that will continue to develop and reward from day of purchase through 2030+.

2022, Methode Traditionelle, Methode Traditionnelle, SparklingCameron DouglasNovember 11, 2024Clos Henri, Methode Traditionelle, 2022, Marlborough

Alpha Domus 'Cumulus' Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle NV, Hawke's Bay

Alpha Domus 'Cumulus' Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle NV, Hawke's Bay

A lovely wine with flavours and freshness with best drinking from day of purchase through 2030.

Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2024Alpha Domus, Cumulus, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Marisco 'Diamond Heart' Waihopai Cuvée Methode Tradionnelle 2019, Marlborough

Marisco 'Diamond Heart' Waihopai Cuvée Methode Tradionnelle 2019, Marlborough

Best drinking from day of purchase through 2029.

2019, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2024Marisco, Diamond Heart, Waihopai Cuvée, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Tohu 'Rewa' Blanc de Blancs 2017 Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Tohu 'Rewa' Blanc de Blancs 2017 Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Complex and dry

2017, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, SparklingCameron DouglasNovember 8, 2024Tohu, Rewa, Blanc de Blancs, 2017, Marlborough, Methode Traditionnelle

Esses 'Encore' Methode Traditionnelle 2016, Kaikōura

Esses 'Encore' Methode Traditionnelle 2016, Kaikōura

..a perfect maturity and drinking window….

2016, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 8, 2024Esses, Kaikōura, Encore, Methode Traditionnelle

Whitehaven 'The Daughters' Pinot Rosé 2020 Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Whitehaven 'The Daughters' Pinot Rosé 2020 Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

A lovely bouquet of ripe red cherry and red apple skin fruits locked into the scents of autolysis and biscuity baked goods. ...

2020, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 1, 2024Whitehaven, The Daughters, 2020, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough