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 Special Reserve

Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvée NV, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvée NV, New Zealand

Nice weight and intensity with …

NV, SparklingCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Lindauer, Special Reserve, Brut Cuvée, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé NV, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé NV, New Zealand

A lovely wine with a satin creaminess, gentle mousse and…

Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, Sparkling RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Lindauer, Special Reserve, Rosé, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV, New Zealand

A crisp, dry and salivating wine…

NV, Sparkling, Blanc de BlancsCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Lindauer, Special Reserve, Blanc de Blancs, New Zealand

Alpha Domus 'The Batten' Special Reserve Chardonnay 2025, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Alpha Domus 'The Batten' Special Reserve Chardonnay 2025, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

What a lovely bouquet of fresh peach and grapefruit peel, a …

2025, ChardonnayCameron DouglasAugust 3, 2026Alpha Domus, The Batten, Special Reserve, chardonnay, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Alpha Domus 'The Ace' Special Reserve Syrah 2024, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Alpha Domus 'The Ace' Special Reserve Syrah 2024, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Fabulous fragrances of…

2024, Organic, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 24, 2026Alpha Domus, The Ace, Special Reserve, syrah, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay, Organic

Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé Sparkling NV, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé Sparkling NV, New Zealand

Dry with plenty of freshness and style

Sparkling, NVCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Lindauer, Special Reserve, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc De Blancs Sparkling NV, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc De Blancs Sparkling NV, New Zealand

A lovely nose and palate

NV, SparklingCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Lindauer, Special Reserve, Sparkling Wine, New Zealand