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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Waiora 'Zero' No Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Waiora 'Zero' No Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Persistent, simple, bright, refreshing and well made ….

Non Vintage, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJune 29, 2026Waiora, Zero, No Alcohol, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Whistling Buoy Vino Collection

Whistling Buoy Vino Collection

What a smart idea is this, wine in a pouch that you can take to the beach, tramping, hunting and fishing…

NV, Non VintageCameron DouglasJune 28, 2026pouch, Wine pouch

Awatere River Methode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Awatere River Methode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Dry and firm with a plush mousse…

NV, Non Vintage, Methode Traditionelle, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMay 17, 2026Awatere River, NV, Marlborough, Methode Traditionnelle

Tapi Cuvée Brut NV, Marlborough

Tapi Cuvée Brut NV, Marlborough

A bold and explosive mousse as the wine touches the palate, flavours of…

Non Vintage, NV, SparklingCameron DouglasApril 24, 2026Tapi, Brut, NV, Marlborough

Johanneshof Cellars Pinot Noir Rosé NV, Mayburn Single Vineyard, Marlborough

Johanneshof Cellars Pinot Noir Rosé NV, Mayburn Single Vineyard, Marlborough

Apricot flesh and forest flowers, blossoms and peach…

NV, Non Vintage, Pinot Noir, RoséCameron DouglasApril 22, 2026Johanneshof Cellars, NV, Pinot Noir Rosé, Marlborough, Rosé

Mumm Blanc de Noirs NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago

Mumm Blanc de Noirs NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago

As the wine reaches 10 Celsius from a fridge cold 4 Celsius the bouquet becomes

Non Vintage, NV, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2026Mumm, Central Otago, Methode Traditionnelle, Blanc de Noirs

Nautilus Cuvee Marlborough NV Brut, Marlborough

Nautilus Cuvee Marlborough NV Brut, Marlborough

A delicious wine, dry, textured and developing

Non Vintage, NVCameron DouglasOctober 20, 2025Nautilus, Cuvee Marlborough, Brut, NV, Marlborough

Pirie NV Methode Traditionelle, Tasmania

Pirie NV Methode Traditionelle, Tasmania

Fruity, fleshy, crisp and loads of fun

NV, Non Vintage, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasSeptember 22, 2025Pirie, Methode Traditionelle, NV, Tasmania

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 Reserve Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle, NV, Marlborough

No1 Family Estate Reserve Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle, NV, Marlborough

Complex, detailed and Delicious

Blanc de Blancs, Non Vintage, NVCameron DouglasSeptember 14, 2025NO1 Family Estate, Blanc de Blancs, Non Vintage, NV, Reserve, Reserva

No1 Family Estate NO1 Cuvee Methode Traditionnelle, NV, Marlborough

No1 Family Estate NO1 Cuvee Methode Traditionnelle, NV, Marlborough

100% Chardonnay BdB Delicious

Blanc de Blancs, Non Vintage, NVCameron DouglasSeptember 14, 2025NO1 Family Estate, NO1 Cuvee, Blanc de Blancs, Non Vintage, NV

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

Matahiwi Blanc de Blancs NV, Wairarapa

Matahiwi Blanc de Blancs NV, Wairarapa

Fresh and dry, balanced and well made

Blanc de Blancs, Méthode Traditionnelle, Sparkling, Non Vintage, NVCameron DouglasAugust 28, 2025Matahiwi Estate, Blanc de Blancs, NV, Wairarapa

Barton & Guestier Sparkling de-alcoholised White

Barton & Guestier Sparkling de-alcoholised White

Fleshy textures

NV, Non VintageCameron DouglasApril 18, 2025Barton & Guestier, Sparkling Wine

Barton & Guestier Patriarche Pere & Fils Cremant de Bourgogne Brut NV, France

Barton & Guestier Patriarche Pere & Fils Cremant de Bourgogne Brut NV, France

A complete wine

Non Vintage, NV, Crémant, CremantCameron DouglasNovember 12, 2024Patriarche Pere & Fils, Cremant de Bourgogne, Non Vintage, France

Barton & Guestier Patriarche Pere & Fils Chardonnay Brut NV, France

Barton & Guestier Patriarche Pere & Fils Chardonnay Brut NV, France

A lovely fruit and lees lifted bouquet with aromas of brioche and oatmeal biscuit then apple and citrus…

Non Vintage, NV, SparklingCameron DouglasNovember 12, 2024Patriarche Pere & Fils, Non Vintage, France

Alpha Domus 'Beatrix' Rosé Sparkling NV, New Zealand

Alpha Domus 'Beatrix' Rosé Sparkling NV, New Zealand

Balanced and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2028.

Non Vintage, SparklingCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2024Alpha Domus, Sparkling, rose, Rose