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

Misha's Vineyard 'Tempo' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Misha's Vineyard 'Tempo' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Dry, fleshy, fruity and polished

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Misha's Vineyard, Tempo, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Misha's Vineyard 'Dress Circle' Pinot Gris 2023, Central Otago

Misha's Vineyard 'Dress Circle' Pinot Gris 2023, Central Otago

Fragrant, floral and varietal with a core of purity and finesse

2023, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasJune 2, 2025Misha's Vineyard, Dress Circle, Pinot Gris, Central Otago

Akarua Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Akarua Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Youthful and very expressive

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Akarua, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan

Bushmere Estate 'Classic' Chardonnay 2023, Gisborne

Bushmere Estate 'Classic' Chardonnay 2023, Gisborne

Full-bodied, creamy, and buttery

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Bushmere Estate, Classic, Chardonnay, 2023, Gisborne

Akarua 'The Siren' Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Akarua 'The Siren' Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Fabulous

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Akarua, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, The Siren, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan

W5 Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

W5 Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

A weighty wine with a satin-cream touch

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025W5, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Faultline Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Faultline Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Dry with a satin touch

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Faultline, Reserve, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

W5 Rosé 2023, Marlborough

W5 Rosé 2023, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh peach and red apple

2023, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025W5, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Hãhã Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay

Hãhã Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay

Very polished appearance with a core of ruby and purple leading to a bouquet of plums and blackberry

2023, MerlotCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Hãhã, merlot, Hawke's Bay

Stanley Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Stanley Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Crisp and just dry with plentiful acidity for freshness and drive

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Stanley Estates, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Intrepid Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Intrepid Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Bright, fresh, varietal and fruity

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Intrepid, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Black Estate 'Home' Cabernet Franc 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Home' Cabernet Franc 2023, North Canterbury

Delicious!

2023, Cabernet Franc, OrganicCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Home, Cabernet Franc, North Canterbury, Organic

Black Estate 'Netherwood' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Netherwood' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Dry, taut, tense and poised wine

2023, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Netherwood, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Damsteep' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Damsteep' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Complex and new

2023, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Damsteep, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury, Organic

Black Estate 'Home Bottom Block' Chardonnay 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Home Bottom Block' Chardonnay 2023, North Canterbury

Lengthy, complex and delicious

2023, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Home Bottom Block, chardonnay, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Home' Chenin Blanc 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Home' Chenin Blanc 2023, North Canterbury

A delicious wine only just beginning to settle and develop

2023, Chenin Blanc, OrganicCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Home, chenin blanc, North Canterbury, Organic

Manz Cheleiros Rosé 2023, Lisboa, Portugal

Manz Cheleiros Rosé 2023, Lisboa, Portugal

Lifted and floral

2023, Rosé, RoseCameron DouglasMay 9, 2025Manz, Rose, 2023, Lisboa, Portugal

Rockburn 'Eleven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Rockburn 'Eleven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

From the Parkburn Vineyard

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 28, 2025Rockburn, Pinot Noir, 2023, Central Otago