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

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Chardonnay 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Chardonnay 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Excellent colour, bouquet and palate

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, 10, chardonnay, Vegan friendly, Marlborough, Southern Valleys

Soljans Estate Fifth Generation Series Chardonnay 2023, Kumeu

Soljans Estate Fifth Generation Series Chardonnay 2023, Kumeu

Big and bold, creamy textures and packed with flavours of

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasNovember 16, 2025Soljans Estate, Fifth Generation, chardonnay, Kumeu

Astrolabe Spätlese Riesling 2023, Grovetown, Marlborough

Astrolabe Spätlese Riesling 2023, Grovetown, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of lime and rose’s lime, peach and

2023, Riesling, Riesling Spätlese, VeganCameron DouglasNovember 16, 2025Astrolabe, Spätlese, riesling, Grovetown, Marlborough, Vegan

Black Cottage Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Black Cottage Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

There’s no mistaking the youthful energy and varietal fruit scents of ….

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 15, 2025Black Cottage, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Soho Family Vineyards Mara Méthode Rosé Brut 2023, Waiheke Island

Soho Family Vineyards Mara Méthode Rosé Brut 2023, Waiheke Island

This wine is delicious

2023, Méthode Traditionnelle, RoséCameron DouglasNovember 15, 2025Soho Family Vineyards, SOHO, Mara, Méthode Traditionnelle, Méthode Rosé, Rosé, Brut, Waiheke Island

Wild Earth Wines Riesling 2023, North Otago

Wild Earth Wines Riesling 2023, North Otago

Fleshy, crisp and salivating

2023, RieslingCameron DouglasNovember 15, 2025Wild Earth Wines, riesling, North Otago

Whitehaven Greg Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Whitehaven Greg Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Delicious, fresh, youthful, taut and lengthy

2023, AMW, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 15, 2025Whitehaven, Greg, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Organic

Greywacke Riesling 2023, Marlborough

Greywacke Riesling 2023, Marlborough

A completely delicious wine

2023, AMW, RieslingCameron DouglasNovember 15, 2025Greywacke, riesling, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Starborough Sons of the Soil Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Starborough Sons of the Soil Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

A classic style

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Starborough, Sons of the Soil, chardonnay, Marlborough

Patriarche Père & Fils Chablis 2023, France

Patriarche Père & Fils Chablis 2023, France

A decent Chablis at an affordable price

2023, ChablisCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2025Patriache Père & Fils, Chablis, France

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