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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W5 Riesling 2023, Marlborough

W5 Riesling 2023, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh red and green apple, pear and a lick of white spice

2023, Riesling, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2025W5, Riesling, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2023, Nelson

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2023, Nelson

Varietal and perfumed

2023, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Moutere Hills, Pinot Gris, Nelson, Vegan, Single Vineyard

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2023, Nelson

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2023, Nelson

Well made, dry, balanced and tasty

2023, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Moutere Hills, chardonnay, Nelson, Vegan, Single Vineyard

Moutere Hills Syrah 2023, Nelson

Moutere Hills Syrah 2023, Nelson

Varietal, ripe and fruity

2023, Vegan, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 21, 2025Moutere Hills, syrah, Vegan

Yalumba Y Series Cuvée, South Australia

Yalumba Y Series Cuvée, South Australia

Bright, fresh, crisp and ready

Sparkling, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 20, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Cuvée, South Australia, Vegan

Spinyback Pinot Gris 2024, Nelson

Spinyback Pinot Gris 2024, Nelson

Fleshy and just dry with a satin mouthfeel

2024, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 18, 2025Spinyback, Pinot Gris, Nelson, Vegan

Spinyback Pinot Noir 2024, Nelson

Spinyback Pinot Noir 2024, Nelson

An easy purchase decision

2024, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 14, 2025Spinyback, Pinot Noir, Nelson, Vegan

Awatere River Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Awatere River Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Vibrant, fresh, fruity and varietal,

2025, AMW, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 14, 2025Awatere River, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, Vegan, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2022, South Australia

Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2022, South Australia

There’s a stony baked earth quality diverting back to the fruit

2022, Merlot, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 14, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, merlot, South Australia, Vegan

Awatere River Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Awatere River Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Great colour and excellent bouquet

2025, AMW, Pinot Rosé, Rosé, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Awatere River, Pinot Noir Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Yalumba 'Galway' Vintage Shiraz 2023, Barossa, Australia

Yalumba 'Galway' Vintage Shiraz 2023, Barossa, Australia

Classic Shiraz

2023, Shiraz, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Yalumba, Galway Vintage, shiraz, Barossa, Australia, Vegan

Earthworks Shiraz 2023, Barossa, Australia

Earthworks Shiraz 2023, Barossa, Australia

A fragrant and enticing wine with aromas and flavours of five spice and ripe red berries.

2023, Shiraz, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Earthworks, shiraz, Barossa, Australia, Vegan

Sileni Cellar Selection Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Sileni Cellar Selection Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

A balanced and well made wine

2024, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Sileni, Cellar Selection, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, Vegan

Two Rivers 'Saint Maur' Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'Saint Maur' Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Fantastic bouquet driven by layers of complexity from citrus fruits and wild peach to a natural lees quality

2022, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Two Rivers, Saint Maur, Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, Vegan

Two Rivers 'The Spring' Chardonnay 2022, Wairau Valley, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'The Spring' Chardonnay 2022, Wairau Valley, Marlborough

Complex, youthful

2022, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasJune 16, 2025Two Rivers, The Spring, chardonnay, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, Vegan

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