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 Neely

Neely Estate 'Hidden Block' Pinot Noir 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Neely Estate 'Hidden Block' Pinot Noir 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Definitely recommended

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMay 15, 2025Neely, Pinot Noir, 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Neely Estate 'Lucy's Rosé of Pinot Noir 2024, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Neely Estate 'Lucy's Rosé of Pinot Noir 2024, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Balanced, well made and ready to drink

2024, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasMay 15, 2025Neely, Rose, Lucy's, 2024, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Neely Estate 'Bee Block' Chardonnay 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Neely Estate 'Bee Block' Chardonnay 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Well made, still new and developing

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMay 15, 2025Neely, Chardonnay, 2022, Bee Block, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Neely 'Leona' Estate Chardonnay 2024 Unoaked, Sausal Creek, California, USA

Neely 'Leona' Estate Chardonnay 2024 Unoaked, Sausal Creek, California, USA

Ripe and pure fruited

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMay 15, 2025Neely, Chardonnay, Unoaked, 2024, Sausal Creek, California, USA

Neely Estate Gruner Veltliner 2024, Sausal Creek, California, USA

Neely Estate Gruner Veltliner 2024, Sausal Creek, California, USA

A varietal signature of lemon and pear, pineapple and white radish

2024, Gruner Veltliner, Grüner VeltlinerCameron DouglasMay 15, 2025Neely, Gruner Veltliner, 2024, Sausal Creek, California, USA