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

Recently Tasted

Posts in Pinot Noir

Q Pinot Noir 2020, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2020, Waitaki Valley

Intense, spiced, varietal and fruity

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Q Wine, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley

The Abel from Tim Elder Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

The Abel from Tim Elder Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

Vibrant, bright, fresh and very youthful

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025The Abel, Tim Elder, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Two Rivers 'Brookby Hill' Pinot Noir 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'Brookby Hill' Pinot Noir 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Tasted over 3 days

2021, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Two Rivers, Brookby Hill, Pinot Noir, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, Vegan

Mount Brown Estates Pinot Noir 2024, North Canterbury

Mount Brown Estates Pinot Noir 2024, North Canterbury

Well made, dry and ready

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Mount Brown Estates, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury

Halite Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Halite Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Textured from fine through corase silk tannins and acidity envelop the palate and core fruit flavours

2024, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Halite, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, Organic

Misha's Vineyard 'Tempo' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Misha's Vineyard 'Tempo' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Dry, fleshy, fruity and polished

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Misha's Vineyard, Tempo, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Pinot Noir 2020, Waipara Valley

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Pinot Noir 2020, Waipara Valley

Fruit intensity and overall power

2020, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 4, 2025Terrace Edge, Chosen Barrels, Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, Organic

Akarua Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Akarua Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Youthful and very expressive

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Akarua, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan

Akarua 'The Siren' Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Akarua 'The Siren' Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Fabulous

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Akarua, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, The Siren, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan

Misha's Vineyard 'Verismo' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Misha's Vineyard 'Verismo' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Tasted over two days with and wothout food - this wine delivers

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMay 26, 2025Misha's Vineyard, Verismo, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Black Estate 'Netherwood' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Netherwood' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Dry, taut, tense and poised wine

2023, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Netherwood, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Damsteep' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Damsteep' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Complex and new

2023, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Damsteep, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury, Organic

Neely Estate 'Hidden Block' Pinot Noir 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Neely Estate 'Hidden Block' Pinot Noir 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Definitely recommended

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMay 15, 2025Neely, Pinot Noir, 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Rockburn 'Eleven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Rockburn 'Eleven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

From the Parkburn Vineyard

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 28, 2025Rockburn, Pinot Noir, 2023, Central Otago

Rockburn 'Seven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Rockburn 'Seven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

From the Dick Bunton Vineyard in Gibbston

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 28, 2025Rockburn, Seven Barrels, Pinot Noir, 2023, Central Otago

Rockburn 'The Chosen' Pinot Noir 2023, 777, Parkburn Vineyard, Central Otago

Rockburn 'The Chosen' Pinot Noir 2023, 777, Parkburn Vineyard, Central Otago

Classic Rockburn

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 28, 2025Rockburn, The Chosen, Pinot Noir, 2023, Central Otago

Rockburn 'The Chosen' Pinot Noir 2023, Abel, Parkburn Vineyard, Central Otago

Rockburn 'The Chosen' Pinot Noir 2023, Abel, Parkburn Vineyard, Central Otago

An excellent example

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 28, 2025Rockburn, The Chosen, Pinot Noir, 2023, Central Otago

Clos Ostler 'Caroline's' Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley

Clos Ostler 'Caroline's' Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley

Plush, ripe, fruity and vibrant

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 28, 2025Clos Ostler, Caroline's, Pinot Noir, 2022, Waitaki Valley, North Otago