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

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionelle Rosé 2022, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionelle Rosé 2022, Marlborough

Crisp and dry with a creamy mousse mouthfeel

2022, Méthode Traditionnelle, RoséCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025Méthode Traditionelle, Rosé, Moore & Moore, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée 2022, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée 2022, Marlborough

Balanced and well made, crisp and just dry

2022, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025Moore & Moore, Cuvée, Brut Cuvée, Marlborough, Méthode Traditionelle

Azabache Organic Rioja 2022, Spain

Azabache Organic Rioja 2022, Spain

A distinctive bouquet and palate

2022, Organic, Rioja, VeganCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Azabache, Organic, Rioja, Spain, Vegan

Poderi Dal Nespoli Sangiovese Biologica 2022, Romagna DOC, Italy

Poderi Dal Nespoli Sangiovese Biologica 2022, Romagna DOC, Italy

Bright and fragrant, light red berry fruits and cherry

2022, Organic, SangioveseCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Poderi Dal Nespoli, Sangiovese, Biologica, Organic, Romagna, Italy

Fernhook Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Fernhook Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

A light red wine, nicely dry with flavours of

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 8, 2025Fernhook, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

The Hunting Lodge Merlot Malbec 2022, Hawke's Bay

The Hunting Lodge Merlot Malbec 2022, Hawke's Bay

Aromas and flavours of plums and red berries

2022, Merlot MalbecCameron DouglasDecember 5, 2025The Hunting Lodge, Merlot Malbec, Hawke's Bay

The Hunting Lodge Syrah 2022, Hawke's Bay

The Hunting Lodge Syrah 2022, Hawke's Bay

Fine tannins, plenty of acidity adding a firmness and freshness

2022, SyrahCameron DouglasDecember 5, 2025The Hunting Lodge, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Q Wines Chardonnay 2022, Waitaki Valley

Q Wines Chardonnay 2022, Waitaki Valley

On its own or with food, a lovely example

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 3, 2025Q WInes, chardonnay, Waitaki Valley

Mount Edward Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Mount Edward Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

An outstanding bouquet and palate

2022, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasDecember 1, 2025Mount Edward, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Organic

Ted by Mount Edward Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Ted by Mount Edward Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Delicious and in a perfect drinking window

2022, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 1, 2025Ted, Mount Edward, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Organic

Brockenchack Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Eden Valley, Barossa

Brockenchack Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Eden Valley, Barossa

Full-bodied, dry, fruity and ready

2022, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 15, 2025Brockenchack, Miss Bronte, cabernet sauvignon, Eden Valley, Barossa, Vegan friendly

Black Quail Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Black Quail Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Still developing, a wine that is worth exploring

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 15, 2025Black Quail, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Brockenchack Megan Jane Single Vineyard Grenache 2022, Eden Valley, Barossa

Brockenchack Megan Jane Single Vineyard Grenache 2022, Eden Valley, Barossa

Aromas and flavours of red plums and boysenberry

2022, Grenache, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 15, 2025Brockenchack, Megan Jane, Single Vineyard, Grenache, Eden Valley, Barossa, Vegan friendly

Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2022, Wanaka, Central Otago

Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2022, Wanaka, Central Otago

An excellent bouquet and palate

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 13, 2025Akitu, A1, Pinot Noir, Wanaka, Central Otago

Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2022, Wanaka, Central Otago

Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2022, Wanaka, Central Otago

A lovely expression

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Akitu, A2, Pinot Noir, Wanaka, Central Otago

Brockenchack Charli Jaye Chardonnay 2022, Barossa

Brockenchack Charli Jaye Chardonnay 2022, Barossa

A full-bodied wine with core flavours of roasted stone fruits and

2022, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Brockenchack, Charli Jaye, chardonnay, Barossa

Brockenchack Zip Line Shiraz 2022, Barossa Valley

Brockenchack Zip Line Shiraz 2022, Barossa Valley

Bold and expressive

2022, Shiraz, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 5, 2025Brockenchack, Zip Line, shiraz, Barossa Valley, Vegan friendly

Tohu Whenua Matua Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Upper Moutere, Nelson

Tohu Whenua Matua Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Upper Moutere, Nelson

Aged, developed and ready to drink

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasOctober 28, 2025Tohu, Whenua Matua, Single Vineyard, Upper Moutere, Nelson