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 Méthode Traditionnelle

No 1 Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

No 1 Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

There’s a reason why this wine is recognised internationally as one of NZ’s best…

Méthode Traditionnelle, NV, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 3, 2026Méthode Traditionnelle, Rosé, No 1, Marlborough

No 1 Cuvée Remy Méthode Traditionnelle 2013, Marlborough

No 1 Cuvée Remy Méthode Traditionnelle 2013, Marlborough

Let your palate embrace this wine…

2013, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasOctober 3, 2026No 1, Cuvée Remy, Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle

No 1 'Reine' Cuvée Reserve Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

No 1 'Reine' Cuvée Reserve Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

There’s no mistaking the complexity and intrigue…

Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 3, 2026No 1, Reine, Cuvée, Reserve, Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle

No 1 Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

No 1 Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

This flagship style from the NO1 team is an exceptional example of…

Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 3, 2026Méthode Traditionnelle, Cuvée, No 1, Blanc de Blancs

No 1 Assemblé Méthode Traditionnelle NV Brut, Marlborough

No 1 Assemblé Méthode Traditionnelle NV Brut, Marlborough

A complete wine …

Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 3, 2026No 1, Assemblé, Méthode Traditionnelle, Brut, Marlborough, Assemble

Huia Traditional Methode Brut Rosé 2022, Marlborough

Huia Traditional Methode Brut Rosé 2022, Marlborough

A fine mousse with smaller bubbles cascades through the palate delivering …

2022, Brut Rosé, Rosé, Traditional Method, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasSeptember 5, 2026Huia, Traditional Method, Méthode Traditionnelle, Brut Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, Marlborough

Aromas of white flowers and a soft leesy autolysis, then scents of …

2023, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2026Moore & Moore, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Soljans Estate Winery 'Legacy' Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, New Zealand

Soljans Estate Winery 'Legacy' Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, New Zealand

Aromas of flowers and white fleshed stone fruits, sweet…

2023, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasJune 5, 2026Soljans Estate Winery, Méthode Traditionnelle, Legacy, New Zealand

Clos Henri 'Solange' Blanc de Noirs Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, Marlborough

Clos Henri 'Solange' Blanc de Noirs Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, Marlborough

Very sophisticated and complex…

2023, Blanc de Noirs, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMay 30, 2026Clos Henri, Solange, Blanc de Noirs, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Wine of the week, Wine of the Week

Mumm Blanc de Noirs NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago

Mumm Blanc de Noirs NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago

As the wine reaches 10 Celsius from a fridge cold 4 Celsius the bouquet becomes

Non Vintage, NV, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2026Mumm, Central Otago, Methode Traditionnelle, Blanc de Noirs

Whitehaven 'The Daughters Pinot Noir Rosé' Méthode Traditionnelle 2022, Marlborough

Whitehaven 'The Daughters Pinot Noir Rosé' Méthode Traditionnelle 2022, Marlborough

A lovely bouquet, almost smoky-like with the autolysis leesy drive then

2022, Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, Pinot Rosé, VeganCameron DouglasJanuary 30, 2026Whitehaven, The Daughters, Pinot Noir Rosé, Méthode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough, Marlborough, Vegan

Brick Bay Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, Marlborough

Brick Bay Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, Marlborough

An excellent example, full bodied and with a generous creamy texture

Blanc de Blancs, Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasJanuary 27, 2026Blanc de Blancs, Méthode Traditionnelle, Brut, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionelle Rosé 2022, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionelle Rosé 2022, Marlborough

Crisp and dry with a creamy mousse mouthfeel

2022, Méthode Traditionnelle, RoséCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025Méthode Traditionelle, Rosé, Moore & Moore, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée 2022, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée 2022, Marlborough

Balanced and well made, crisp and just dry

2022, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025Moore & Moore, Cuvée, Brut Cuvée, Marlborough, Méthode Traditionelle

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

Louis Vavasour LV Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Louis Vavasour LV Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

I really enjoy the specific and individual expression of this wine

Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Louis Vavasour, LV by Louis Vavasour, Méthode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough, Marlborough

Isabel Estate Brut Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Isabel Estate Brut Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

An enticing bouquet, quite exacting yet intriguing

Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Isabel Estate, Brut Cuvée, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Méthode Marlborough

Hunter's Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Hunter's Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

A lovely wine

Rosé, Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Méthode Traditionnelle, Hunter's, Rosé, Marlborough