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 2023

Thomas Barton Réserve Saint-Émilion 2023, Bordeaux, France

Thomas Barton Réserve Saint-Émilion 2023, Bordeaux, France

Dry, fruity, some tautness and softness as the wine begins to coat the palate

2023, Bordeaux, Red WineCameron DouglasApril 17, 2025Thomas Barton, Reserve, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Tenafeate Creek Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, One Tree Hill, South Australia

Tenafeate Creek Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, One Tree Hill, South Australia

Aromas of concentration and variety, and unmistakable lift of violets and blackberry, chocolate and smoky oak

2023, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasApril 17, 2025Tenafeate Creek Wines, cabernet sauvignon, One Tree Hill, South Australia

Tenafeate Creek Wine GSM 2023, One Tree Hill, South Australia

Tenafeate Creek Wine GSM 2023, One Tree Hill, South Australia

Aromas of red and balck fruits, raspberry then plum, blackberry then black currant

2023, GSM blendCameron DouglasApril 17, 2025Tenafeate Creek Wines, GSM, One Tree Hill, South Australia, Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Dicey 'The Dice' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Dicey 'The Dice' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 16, 2025Dicey, The Dice, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Fromm Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Fromm Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Always well made and enticing

2023, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 16, 2025Fromm, Pinot Noir, Organic

Fromm Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Fromm Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

A wine of finesse and charm

2023, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasApril 16, 2025Fromm, chardonnay, Marlborough, Organic

Fromm Chenin Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Fromm Chenin Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Fabulous on the palate

2023, Chenin Blanc, OrganicCameron DouglasApril 16, 2025Fromm, chenin blanc, Marlborough, Organic

Matahiwi Estate Holly Chardonnay 2023, Hawke's Bay

Matahiwi Estate Holly Chardonnay 2023, Hawke's Bay

A dry wine on the palate with flavours of stone fruits and citrus of equal intensity

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 16, 2025Matahiwi Estate, Holly, chardonnay, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Mondillo Belle Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Mondillo Belle Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

A focused and complex bouquet, a sense of vintage and site

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 15, 2025Mondillo, Belle, Reserve, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Pattini Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2023, Italy

Pattini Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2023, Italy

Fruity, crisp and dry with flavours of yellow apple, green pears and a lick of unripe quince

2023, Pinot GrigioCameron DouglasApril 13, 2025Pattini, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy

Corte Giara Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie by Allegrini 2023, Italy

Corte Giara Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie by Allegrini 2023, Italy

A lovely bouquet, traditional, varietal and enticing

2023, Pinot GrigioCameron DouglasApril 13, 2025Corte Giara, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Allegrini, Italy

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Lighter Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Lighter Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Fresh, lively, fruity and varietal

2023, Lower Alcohol, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Lake Chalice, The Nest, Sauvignon Blanc, Lower Alcohol, Marlborough, Vegan friendly, Lighter

Delta Estate 'River Delta' Lighter Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Delta Estate 'River Delta' Lighter Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh green herbs framed by pineapple, lemonade lemons and tropical gooseberry

2023, Lower Alcohol, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Delta Estate, River Delta, Lighter, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Lower Alcohol, Vegan friendly

Vice Dealcoholized Pinot Noir 2023

Vice Dealcoholized Pinot Noir 2023

Aromas and flavours of red berries and black currant

2023, Alcohol Free, Dealcoholised, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Vice, Giesen, Dealcoholized, Pinot Noir

Pyramid Valley Chardonnay 2023, North Canterbury

Pyramid Valley Chardonnay 2023, North Canterbury

Delicious on the palate with complex flavours and textures.

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Pyramid Valley, chardonnay, North Canterbury

Pyramid Valley Mānatu Chardonnay 2023, Central Otago

Pyramid Valley Mānatu Chardonnay 2023, Central Otago

Taut and youthful with a positive reduction highlight - so plenty of time to cellar

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Pyramid Valley, Mānatu, chardonnay, Central Otago

Smith & Sheth CRU Syrah 2023, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay

Smith & Sheth CRU Syrah 2023, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay

A powerful, varietal and vibrant bouquet

2023, SyrahCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Smith & Sheth, CRU, syrah, Heretaunga, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Smith & Sheth CRU Chardonnay 2023, Waitaki

Smith & Sheth CRU Chardonnay 2023, Waitaki

Complex, intriguing and worth exploring

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 29, 2025Smith & Sheth, CRU, chardonnay, Waitaki