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 2025

Mondillo Rosé 2025, Central Otago

Mondillo Rosé 2025, Central Otago

Fantastic example, buy!

2025, Rosé, Pinot RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 3, 2025Mondillo, Rosé, Central Otago, Pinot Rosé

SOHO Harry Rosé 2025, Marlborough

SOHO Harry Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Fleshy, fruity and ready late December 2025

2025, RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 3, 2025SOHO, Soho Family Vineyards, Harry, Rosé, Marlborough

SOHO Family Vineyards Pink Sheep Rosé 2025, Marlborough

SOHO Family Vineyards Pink Sheep Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Ready to drink, buy!

2025, RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 3, 2025Soho Family Vineyards, SOHO, Pink Sheep, Rosé, Charity Collection, Marlborough

SOHO Family Vineyards Westwood Rosé 2025, Carter Vineyard, Waiheke Island

SOHO Family Vineyards Westwood Rosé 2025, Carter Vineyard, Waiheke Island

Mineral, white spice and stone then fruit

2025, RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 3, 2025Soho Family Vineyards, SOHO, Westwood, Carter Vineyard, Waiheke Island

Ruru Rosé 2025, Central Otago

Ruru Rosé 2025, Central Otago

A delicious wine

2025, RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 3, 2025Ruru, Rosé, Central Otago

Mount Brown Estates Rosé 2025, North Canterbury

Mount Brown Estates Rosé 2025, North Canterbury

A delicious wine

2025, RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 3, 2025Mount Brown Estates, Rosé, North Canterbury

Waiana Estate Indian Summer Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Waiana Estate Indian Summer Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Everything about this wine oozes Summer 2026

2025, RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 2, 2025Waiana Estate, Indian Summer, Rosé, Hawke's Bay

Haha Pinot Gris 2025, Hawkes Bay

Haha Pinot Gris 2025, Hawkes Bay

Fresh, ripe and just dry

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasAugust 27, 2025Haha, Pinot Gris, Hawkes Bay, 2025

Scutt Wines 'Two Rows' Riesling 2025, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Scutt Wines 'Two Rows' Riesling 2025, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Distinctive and fruity

2025, RieslingCameron DouglasAugust 20, 2025Scutt Wines, Two Rows, riesling, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Seifried Gewürztraminer 2025, Nelson

Seifried Gewürztraminer 2025, Nelson

Fantastic value wine

2025, Gewürztraminer, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasAugust 20, 2025Seifried, Gewürztraminer, Nelson, Vegan friendly

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir Rosé 2025, Wairarapa

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir Rosé 2025, Wairarapa

Fruity, creamy satin texture

2025, Rosé, RoseCameron DouglasAugust 20, 2025Paddy Borthwick, Pinot Noir Rosé, 2025, Wairarapa

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Silky on the finish with best drinking from late 2025 through 2027.

2025, RoséCameron DouglasAugust 20, 2025Misty Cove Wines, Landmark Series, Rosé, Marlborough

Seifried Rosé 2025, Nelson

Seifried Rosé 2025, Nelson

Well made and ready for summer 2026

2025, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasAugust 20, 2025Seifried, Rosé, Nelson, Vegan friendly

Scutt Wines 'Flowers' Pinot Rosé 2025, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Scutt Wines 'Flowers' Pinot Rosé 2025, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

On the palate a nicely dry wine, crisp and refreshing

2025, Pinot Rosé, RoséCameron DouglasAugust 20, 2025Scutt Wines, Flowers, Pinot Rosé, Rosé, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Seifried Pinot Gris 2025, Nelson

Seifried Pinot Gris 2025, Nelson

Ripe and pure fruited

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasAugust 14, 2025Seifried, Pinot Gris, 2025, Nelson

Waimea Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Nelson

Waimea Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Nelson

The 2024 was already and this wine also ticks the boxes of bouquet and texture as well.

2025, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025waimea, Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson, Vegan

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Albariño 2025, Gisborne

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Albariño 2025, Gisborne

A delicious wine

2025, AlbariñoCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Misty Cove Wines, Landmark Series, Albariño, Gisborne

Black Cottage Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Black Cottage Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Vibrant and enticing

2025, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Black Cottage, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Vegan