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Patriarche Père & Fils Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023, France

Patriarche Père & Fils Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023, France

Ripe, fruity, classic

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2025Patriarche Pere & Fils, Bourgogne, chardonnay, France

Starborough Sons of the Soil Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Starborough Sons of the Soil Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Varietal, fresh, lively and balanced

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 3, 2025Starborough, Sons of the Soil, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Paritua Stone Paddock Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay

Paritua Stone Paddock Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay

Balanced, fruity, varietal and well made

2023, Merlot, OrganicCameron DouglasNovember 3, 2025Paritua, Stone Paddock, merlot, Organic, Hawke's Bay, Bridge Pa Triangle

Paritua Stone Paddock 'Scarlet' Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay

Paritua Stone Paddock 'Scarlet' Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay

Fruity, balanced, dry and ready

2023, Cabernets, Cabernets with Merlot, Organic, Red blendCameron DouglasNovember 3, 2025Paritua, Stone Paddock, Scarlet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Red Blend, Organic, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Greystone Wines Vineyard Ferment Syrah 2023, North Canterbury

Greystone Wines Vineyard Ferment Syrah 2023, North Canterbury

A rather fantastic wine

2023, Organic, Syrah, VeganCameron DouglasNovember 1, 2025Greystone, Vineyard Ferment, syrah, North Canterbury, Organic, Vegan

Greystone Block 7 Pinot Noir 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Greystone Block 7 Pinot Noir 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

A wine of harmony, texture and core varietal themes

2023, Biodynamic, Organic, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasNovember 1, 2025Greystone, Block 7, Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, Organic, Biodynamic

Samuel's Collection Viognier 2023, Eden Valley, South Australia

Samuel's Collection Viognier 2023, Eden Valley, South Australia

I Love the bouquet of this variety and example

2023, Vegan, ViognierCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Yalumba Family Winemakers, Samuel's Collection, Viognier, Eden Valley, South Australia, Vegan

Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Distinctive, complete and ready

2023, AMW, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Blind River, Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Vegan friendly

Tohu Pinot Rosé 2025, Nelson

Fragrant, floral, fruity and ready

2023, Pinot Rosé, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Tohu, Pinot Rosé, Nelson

Samuel's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023, Barossa, South Australia

Samuel's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023, Barossa, South Australia

This wine over delivers

2023, Cabernet Shiraz, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Yalumba Family Winemakers, Samuel's Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia, Vegan

Waiata Vineyard by Tiki Wines Pinot Gris 2023, North Canterbury

Waiata Vineyard by Tiki Wines Pinot Gris 2023, North Canterbury

A lovely bouquet and palate

2023, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Waiata Vineyard, Tiki, Pinot Gris, North Canterbury

Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2023, Barossa, South Australia

Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2023, Barossa, South Australia

Aromas and flavours of ripe dark berries and…

2023, Tempranillo, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Running With Bulls, Tempranillo, Barossa, South Australia, Vegan

Samuel's Collection Shiraz 2023, Barossa, South Australia

Samuel's Collection Shiraz 2023, Barossa, South Australia

A dry wine with fine, smooth tannins

2023, Shiraz, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Yalumba Family Winemakers, Samuel's Collection, shiraz, Barossa, South Australia, Vegan

Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet 2023, North Canterbury

Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet 2023, North Canterbury

Dense, rich and weighty

2023, Merlot CabernetCameron DouglasOctober 22, 2025Pegasus Bay, Merlot Cabernet, North Canterbury

Rohe Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Rohe Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Varietal, lighter weighted expression, developing and ready

2023, AMW, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 22, 2025Rohe, Awatere Valley, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Vegan friendly

Rohe Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Rohe Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Lots of fresh red berries and spice

2023, AMW, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 22, 2025Rohe, Southern Valleys, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Vegan friendly

Falconhead Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

All the boxes of varietal expression are ticked

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 22, 2025Falconhead, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Eventide Syrah 2023, Waiheke Island

A nicely balanced wine

2023, SyrahCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Eventide, Syrah, Waiheke Island