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 Pinot Noir

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

A refreshing, juicy and fleshy textured wine

2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Lake Chalice, The Nest, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Lake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Lake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Varietal, smoky, fresh and youthful

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Lake Chalice, The Raptor, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Delta Estate Hatters Hill Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Delta Estate Hatters Hill Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Bright, varietal, fleshy and fruity

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Delta Estate, Hatters Hill, Pinot Noir, Vegan friendly, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2023, Omaka Valley, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2023, Omaka Valley, Marlborough

Ripe and varietal

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, Twin Hills, Omaka Valley, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Persistent with some youthful tautness

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Omaka reserve, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir 2023, Fairhall, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir 2023, Fairhall, Marlborough

Fine polished tannins, medium+ acid line, fresh and lively with a long finish

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, Doctor's Creek, Fairhall, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Plush and refreshing,

2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Origin, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Aromas of blackcurrant and plum then some dark cherry scents followed by a touch of earth-stone

2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, James Sinclair, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Q Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley

Floral and opulent.

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Q Wine, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2021, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2021, Waitaki Valley

Dry, taut, definitive, balanced and lengthy

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Q Wine, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley

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