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 2022

Grasshopper Rock Earnscleugh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Grasshopper Rock Earnscleugh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Complex and enticing.

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Grasshopper Rock, Earnsclough Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Calvert Pinot Noir 2022, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Calvert Pinot Noir 2022, Bannockburn, Central Otago

The frame on the palate is of poise and tension

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Calvert, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago

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

Barton & Guestier 'Les Galets' Côtes du Rhône (GSM) 2022, France

Barton & Guestier 'Les Galets' Côtes du Rhône (GSM) 2022, France

Balanced and well made with persistent flavours and textures

2022, Côtes du Rhône, GSM blendCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Barton & Guestier, Les Galets, Côtes du Rhône, GSM, France

Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Taut and new

2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Spy Valley, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Angus 'the Bull' Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Central Victoria

Angus 'the Bull' Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Central Victoria

Youthful core of ripe red berry fruits, polish and depth

2022, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025Angus the Bull, cabernet sauvignon, Central Victoria

Angove Organic Shiraz Cabernet 2022, South Australia

Angove Organic Shiraz Cabernet 2022, South Australia

Ready and rather tasty

2022, Organic, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025Angove, Organic, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan friendly, South Australia

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

Rocky Gully Shiraz 2022, Frankland River, Western Australia

Rocky Gully Shiraz 2022, Frankland River, Western Australia

All the fruit scents turn into flavour on the palate set in a silky frame

2022, ShirazCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Rocky Gully, Shiraz, 2022, Frankland River, Western Australia

Brick Bay Petit Verdot 2022, Matakana

Brick Bay Petit Verdot 2022, Matakana

Bold and expressive

2022, Petit VerdotCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Brick Bay, Petit Verdot, Matakana

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 15 Strip Block Pinot Noir 2022, Waihopai, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 15 Strip Block Pinot Noir 2022, Waihopai, Marlborough

Overall complex and enticing

2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, Strip Block, Pinot Noir, Waihopai, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Angove Organic Shiraz 2022, South Australia

Angove Organic Shiraz 2022, South Australia

Persistent in texture, fruit and mouthfeel

2022, Organic, Shiraz, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Angove, Organic, shiraz, South Australia, Vegan friendly

Delta Estate Merlot 2022, Hawke's Bay

Delta Estate Merlot 2022, Hawke's Bay

Dry, youthful and fresh

2022, Merlot, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Delta Estate, merlot, Hawke's Bay

Q Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley

Floral and opulent.

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Q Wine, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley

Soljans Estate 'Fifth Generation Series' Chardonnay 2022, Kumeu, Auckland

Soljans Estate 'Fifth Generation Series' Chardonnay 2022, Kumeu, Auckland

On the palate a full-bodied mouthful with lots of creamy flavours

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Soljans Estate, Fifth Generation, chardonnay, Kumeu, Auckland

Terrace Edge Syrah 2022, North Canterbury

Terrace Edge Syrah 2022, North Canterbury

2022, Organic, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 4, 2025Terrace Edge, syrah, North Canterbury, Organic

Sneaky Bill Merlot 2022, Hawke's Bay

Sneaky Bill Merlot 2022, Hawke's Bay

Flavours of red berries and plums

2022, MerlotCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Sneaky Bill, merlot, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

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