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 in 2021

Linden Estate Destination Series Chardonnay 2021, Hawke's Bay

Linden Estate Destination Series Chardonnay 2021, Hawke's Bay

A very good vintage

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasSeptember 4, 2025Linden Estate, Destination Series, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay

Mills Reef Winery Elspeth One 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Mills Reef Winery Elspeth One 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

A bold and impressive wine

2021, Gimblett Gravels, Red blendCameron DouglasAugust 30, 2025Mills Reef Winery, Elspeth, Elspeth One, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, Red Blend

Moutere Hills Sarau Reserve Chardonnay 2021, Nelson

Moutere Hills Sarau Reserve Chardonnay 2021, Nelson

Full-bodied and creamy, powerful and delicious

2021, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Moutere Hills, Sarau, Reserve, chardonnay, Nelson, Vegan

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2021, Nelson

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2021, Nelson

Well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2028

2021, Chenin Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Moutere Hills, Single Vineyard, chenin blanc, Nelson, Vegan

Linden Estate Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Linden Estate Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

A nice wine with earthy foods and cheeses

2021, SyrahCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Linden Estate, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Linden Estate Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay

Linden Estate Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay

Classic bouquet of dark berries, olive

2021, Cabernet FrancCameron DouglasAugust 2, 2025Linden Estate, Cabernet Franc, Hawke's Bay

SOHO Family Vineyards Reserve JC 2021, Waiheke Island

SOHO Family Vineyards Reserve JC 2021, Waiheke Island

Winemaker James Rowan…

2021, Red blendCameron DouglasAugust 2, 2025Soho Family Vineyards, SOHO, Reserve, JC, Waiheke Island, Red Blend

Blank Canvas 'Settlement Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Blank Canvas 'Settlement Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Fantastic wine

2021, Pinot Noir, AMWCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2025Blank Canvas, Settlement Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Takapoto Estate Crossing Point Red 2021, Lake Karapiro, Waikato

Takapoto Estate Crossing Point Red 2021, Lake Karapiro, Waikato

Full-bodied and dry, a wine full of dark berries and …

2021, Red blendCameron DouglasJuly 23, 2025Takapoto Estate, Crossing Point, Red, Lake Karapiro, Waikato, Red Blend

Running with Bulls Garnacha 2021, Barossa, Australia

Running with Bulls Garnacha 2021, Barossa, Australia

Dry on the palate with fine chalky tannins and ….

2021, Grenache, GarnachaCameron DouglasJuly 14, 2025Running With Bulls, Garnacha, Grenache, Barossa, Australia

Wet Jacket 'Aurora' Legacy Syrah 2021, Bendigo, Central Otago

Wet Jacket 'Aurora' Legacy Syrah 2021, Bendigo, Central Otago

Dry and quite delicious

2021, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Wet Jacket, Aurora Legacy, syrah, Bendigo, Central Otago

Mission 'Jewelstone' Syrah 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Mission 'Jewelstone' Syrah 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Complex and lengthy

2021, Gimblett Gravels, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Mission Estate, Jewelstone, syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

River Delta Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

River Delta Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of red plums and cherry

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025River Delta, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Vinho Regional Alentejano Terras Lusas Vinho Tinto 2021, Adega de Redondo, Portugal

Vinho Regional Alentejano Terras Lusas Vinho Tinto 2021, Adega de Redondo, Portugal

Youthful, ripe and fruity

2021, Red blend, Red WineCameron DouglasJuly 10, 2025Vinho Regional Alentejano, Terras Lusas, Vinho Tinto, Adega de Redondo, Portugal, Red Wine

Marlborough Sun Merlot 2021, Marlborough

Marlborough Sun Merlot 2021, Marlborough

Flavours of plum and boysenberry and blackberry framed by fine tannins

2021, MerlotCameron DouglasJuly 10, 2025Marlborough Sun, merlot, Marlborough

Echelon by Spy Valley Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Marlborough

Echelon by Spy Valley Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Marlborough

Crisp and dry, well made and lengthy

2021, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Echelon, Methode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

B & G Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve 2021, France

B & G Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve 2021, France

Dry with fine easy tannins and plenty of acidity for freshness and style, fruit flavours and spice add depth

2021, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025B&G, Barton & Guestier, cabernet sauvignon, Réserve, France

B & G Merlot Réserve 2021, France

B & G Merlot Réserve 2021, France

Balanced, well made and ready

2021, MerlotCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025B&G, Barton & Guestier, merlot, Réserve, France