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Black Cottage Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Black Cottage Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Ripe, fruity, fresh, varietal and enticing

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Black Cottage, chardonnay, Marlborough

Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Fine tannins, medium+ acid line and lengthy fine finish

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Soljans Estate, Barrique Reserve, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough

Just dry with a little residual sweetness, a core of ripe white fleshed fruits

2023, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasJune 12, 2025Spy Valley, Pinot Gris, 2023, Marlborough

Barton & Guestier B&G Chardonnay Reserve 2023, France

Barton & Guestier B&G Chardonnay Reserve 2023, France

Flavours of pomaceous fruits and citrus then baking spice.

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 12, 2025Barton & Guestier, B&G, Chardonnay, Reserve, 2023, France

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Ripe and refreshing

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 12, 2025Lake Chalice, The Nest, Chardonnay, 2023, Marlborough

Carrick Organic Chardonnay 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Carrick Organic Chardonnay 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Ripe, pure and very elegant

2023, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 12, 2025Carrick, Organic, chardonnay, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Alpha Domus 'The Vector' Cabernet Franc 2023, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Alpha Domus 'The Vector' Cabernet Franc 2023, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Plump and fresh

2023, Cabernet Franc, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Alpha Domus, The Vector, Cabernet Franc, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay, Organic

Delta Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Delta Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry, fruity, crisp and ready

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Delta Estate, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Angove Organic Chardonnay 2023, South Australia

Angove Organic Chardonnay 2023, South Australia

A complete wine

2023, Chardonnay, Organic, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Angove, Organic, chardonnay, South Australia, Vegan friendly

Lake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Lake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Varietal, smoky, fresh and youthful

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Lake Chalice, The Raptor, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Lake Chalice The Falcon Merlot 2021, Hawke's Bay

Lake Chalice The Falcon Merlot 2021, Hawke's Bay

Dark plums and blackberry

2023, MerlotCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Lake Chalice, The Falcon, merlot, Hawke's Bay

Delta Estate Hatters Hill Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Delta Estate Hatters Hill Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Bright, varietal, fleshy and fruity

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Delta Estate, Hatters Hill, Pinot Noir, Vegan friendly, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2023, Omaka Valley, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2023, Omaka Valley, Marlborough

Ripe and varietal

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, Twin Hills, Omaka Valley, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Persistent with some youthful tautness

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Omaka reserve, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir 2023, Fairhall, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir 2023, Fairhall, Marlborough

Fine polished tannins, medium+ acid line, fresh and lively with a long finish

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, Doctor's Creek, Fairhall, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Marisco Vineyards Leefield Station 'Stockman' Syrah 2023, Marlborough

Marisco Vineyards Leefield Station 'Stockman' Syrah 2023, Marlborough

Well made with best drinking from mid to late 2026 through 2032.

2023, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Marisco Vineyards, Leefield Station, Stockman, Syrah, Marlborough

Monsieur Plumage Sauvignon Blanc 2023, France

Monsieur Plumage Sauvignon Blanc 2023, France

Dry, fleshy texture

2023, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Monsieur Plumage, Sauvignon Blanc, France, Vegan friendly

Seresin Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Seresin Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Dry, taut and youthful with ripe

2023, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Seresin, Reserve, chardonnay, Marlborough, Organic