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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Foxes Island by John Belsham Indigenous Ferment Pinot Noir 2016, Awatere Estate, Marlborough

Foxes Island by John Belsham Indigenous Ferment Pinot Noir 2016, Awatere Estate, Marlborough

Aromas of complexity and fruit, fallen leaves and…

2016, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Foxes Island, John Belsham, Indigenous Ferment, Pinot Noir, Awatere Estate, Marlborough, Vegan

Two Rivers 'Brookby Hill' Pinot Noir 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'Brookby Hill' Pinot Noir 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Tasted over 3 days

2021, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Two Rivers, Brookby Hill, Pinot Noir, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, Vegan

Akarua Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Akarua Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Youthful and very expressive

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Akarua, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan

Akarua 'The Siren' Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Akarua 'The Siren' Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Fabulous

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Akarua, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, The Siren, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan

Jules Taylor Wines Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Jules Taylor Wines Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Lovey weight and creaminess

2024, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Jules Taylor Wines, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan

Waimea Gewürztraminer 2024, Nelson

Waimea Gewürztraminer 2024, Nelson

A generous expression

2024, Gewürztraminer, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025waimea, Gewürztraminer, Nelson, Vegan

Waimea Pinot Gris 2024, Nelson

Waimea Pinot Gris 2024, Nelson

Enticing aromatics

2024, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Waimea, Pinot Gris, Nelson, Vegan

Waimea Sauvignon Gris 2024, Nelson

Waimea Sauvignon Gris 2024, Nelson

Refreshing and salivating

2024, Sauvignon Gris, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025waimea, Sauvignon Gris, Nelson, Vegan

Lawson's Dry Hills The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Lawson's Dry Hills The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry, fresh, textured and delicious

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasApril 21, 2025Lawson's Dry Hills, The Pioneer, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan

Astrolabe Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Astrolabe Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

An excellent example

2023, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasApril 18, 2025Astrolabe, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan

Hunter's Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Hunter's Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry and rather delicious

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasApril 18, 2025Hunter's, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan

Astrolabe Sleepers Vineyard Kekerengu Coast Albariño 2024, Marlborough

Astrolabe Sleepers Vineyard Kekerengu Coast Albariño 2024, Marlborough

Refreshing, saline and fruity

2024, Albariño, VeganCameron DouglasApril 17, 2025Astrolabe, Sleepers Vineyard, Kekerengu Coast, Albariño, Marlborough, Vegan

Montsablé 'L'Esprit du Lieu' Réserve Chardonnay 2022, Haute Vallée de L’Aude, France

Montsablé 'L'Esprit du Lieu' Réserve Chardonnay 2022, Haute Vallée de L’Aude, France

Immediately the wine touches the palate flavours of baked stone fruit and grapefruit peel are revealed

2022, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasApril 17, 2025Montsablé, L'Esprit du Lieu, Reserve, Haute Vallée de L’Aude, France, Vegan

Jackson Estate 'Alayna' Pinot Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Alayna' Pinot Rosé 2024, Marlborough

A vibrant hue of red with a glow of translucency leads to a bouquet of fresh strawberry and raspberry

2024, Pinot Rosé, VeganCameron DouglasApril 16, 2025Jackson Estate, Alayna, Pinot Noir Rosé, Vegan, Marlborough

Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 2024, South Australia

Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 2024, South Australia

Immediately drinkable with tasty flavours of strawberry and cherry flesh

2024, Rosé, Sangiovese, Vegan, Sangiovese RoséCameron DouglasApril 13, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Sangiovese Rosé, Rosé, South Australia, Vegan

Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2022, South Australia

Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2022, South Australia

…bright, fruity and lively

2022, Shiraz Viognier, VeganCameron DouglasApril 13, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Shiraz Viognier, South Australia, Vegan

Y Series Lighter Cuvée NV, South Australia

Y Series Lighter Cuvée NV, South Australia

Balanced and well made

Lighter Cuvée, Vegan, Sparkling, Lower AlcoholCameron DouglasApril 13, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Lighter, Cuvée, South Australia, Vegan

Yalumba Y Series Lighter Pinot Grigio 2024, South Australia

Yalumba Y Series Lighter Pinot Grigio 2024, South Australia

An expressive bouquet with a refreshing white and green pear scent, apple and warm citrus peel quality.

2024, Lower Alcohol, Pinot Grigio, VeganCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Lighter, Pinot Grigio, South Australia, Vegan