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 tagged Elephant Hill

Elephant Hill Salomé Chardonnay 2023, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Salomé Chardonnay 2023, Hawke's Bay

Another fabulous example

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasSeptember 12, 2025Elephant Hill, Salomé, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Sea Chardonnay 2023, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Sea Chardonnay 2023, Hawke's Bay

An intriguing and enticing wine

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasSeptember 12, 2025Elephant Hill, Sea, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Sea Viognier 2024, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Sea Viognier 2024, Hawke's Bay

Just gets better as the wine warms and opens out in glass

2024, ViognierCameron DouglasSeptember 12, 2025Elephant Hill, Sea, Viognier, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Sea Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Sea Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Hawke's Bay

Lengthy, well made and with an EH signature

2024, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasSeptember 11, 2025Elephant Hill, Sea, Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Stone Syrah 2023, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Stone Syrah 2023, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

An impressive wine

2023, Gimblett Gravels, SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 6, 2025Elephant Hill, Stone, Syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

A delicious wine

Chardonnay, 2024Cameron DouglasSeptember 5, 2025Elephant Hill, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay

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

Elephant Hill Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

Elephant Hill Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

Aromas of dark cherry and Doris plums, black currant leaf and a light nettles dried herb suggestion

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 23, 2025Elephant Hill, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Elephant Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Hawke's Bay

Crisp, dry lots of palate engagement

2024, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMarch 5, 2025Elephant Hill, Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Sea' Viognier 2023, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Sea' Viognier 2023, Hawke's Bay

Aromatic, floral and fresh

2023, ViognierCameron DouglasMarch 5, 2025Elephant Hill, Sea, Viognier, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Elephant 'Le Phant Blanc' 2023, Hawkes Bay

Elephant 'Le Phant Blanc' 2023, Hawkes Bay

he real story of this wine is on the palate…

2023, White blendCameron DouglasJanuary 30, 2025Elephant Hill, Le Phant, Blanc, 2023, Hawkes Bay

Elephant Hill Tempranillo Rosé 2024, Hawkes Bay

Elephant Hill Tempranillo Rosé 2024, Hawkes Bay

Delicious and dry

2024, Rosé, RoseCameron DouglasJanuary 30, 2025Elephant Hill, Tempranillo, rose, 2024, Hawkes Bay

Elephant Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2021, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2021, Hawke's Bay

A lovely weight and mouthfeel…

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 8, 2024Elephant Hill, Reserve, chardonnay, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Stone' Gimblett Gravels Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Stone' Gimblett Gravels Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay

Dry and firm as the wine touches the palate, the salivation from tannins and acidity ignite the fruits of plum and boysenberry then wood smoke …

2021, Bordeaux Style Right Bank, Merlot Malbec Cab Franc, Red blendCameron DouglasNovember 23, 2024Elephant Hill, Stone, Merlot, Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Elephant Hill Hieronymus Gimblett Gravels Bordeaux Blend 2021, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Hieronymus Gimblett Gravels Bordeaux Blend 2021, Hawke's Bay

A bouquet of intrigue and power, concentration and complexity.

2021, Bordeaux Style Left Bank, Red blendCameron DouglasNovember 12, 2024Elephant Hill, Hieronymous, Red Blend, Bordeaux Style, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay, Gimblett Gravels

Elephant Hill 'Airavata' Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Airavata' Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Fabulous bouquet and palate

2022, SyrahCameron DouglasNovember 12, 2024Elephant Hill, Airavata, syrah, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Stone' Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Stone' Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Taut and youthful with a mix of violets and red berries, a complete wine…

2022, SyrahCameron DouglasNovember 12, 2024Elephant Hill, Stone, syrah, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Earth' Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Earth' Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Lengthy, balanced and well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2030.

2022, SyrahCameron DouglasNovember 12, 2024Elephant Hill, Earth, syrah, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay