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

Scutt Wines 'The Contessa' Pinot Noir 2025, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Scutt Wines 'The Contessa' Pinot Noir 2025, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Very bright and lively

2025, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Scutt Wines, The Contessa, Pinot Noir, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Takapoto Estate Pinot Noir 2017, Central Otago

Takapoto Estate Pinot Noir 2017, Central Otago

Fully developed

2017, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Takapoto Estate, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

I bumped into Helen Masters…..

2024, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Ata Rangi, Crimson, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, Vegan

Bannock Brae Goldfields Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Bannock Brae Goldfields Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

A delicious wine

2022, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Bannock Brae, Goldfields, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Vegan

Takapoto Estate 'The Blend' Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Takapoto Estate 'The Blend' Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Lengthy and complex

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Takapoto Estate, The Blend, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Martinborough

Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Martinborough

A good example of the variety and style

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Luna Estate, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Takapoto Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Gibbston, Central Otago

Takapoto Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Gibbston, Central Otago

Complex and developed

2019, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Takapoto Estate, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Gibbston, Central Otago

Balvonie Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Balvonie Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Fragrant, bright and fresh

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Balvonie, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Nelson

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Nelson

Balanced and well made

2022, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Moutere Hills, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Nelson, Vegan

Blank Canvas Anthem Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Blank Canvas Anthem Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

A fine wine

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Blank Canvas, Anthem Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Te Kano 'Kin' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Te Kano 'Kin' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Bright and fruity, varietal and generously textured wine

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasAugust 3, 2025Te Kano, Kin, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Vegan friendly

Monsieur Plumage Pinot Noir 2024, France

Monsieur Plumage Pinot Noir 2024, France

Varietal, lifted, floral and fruity

2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasAugust 2, 2025Monsieur Plumage, Pinot Noir, France

Misty Cove Wines 'Rock Daisy' Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough

Misty Cove Wines 'Rock Daisy' Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough

Delicious! Young, vibrant and new

2025, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 30, 2025Misty Cove Wines, Rock Daisy, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Blank Canvas 'Upton Downs Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Blank Canvas 'Upton Downs Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

An outstanding and individual expression

2023, AMW, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2025Blank Canvas, Upton Downs, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Blank Canvas 'Settlement Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Blank Canvas 'Settlement Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Fantastic wine

2021, Pinot Noir, AMWCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2025Blank Canvas, Settlement Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Craggy Range 'Aroha' Pinot Noir 2023, Te Muna, Martinborough

Craggy Range 'Aroha' Pinot Noir 2023, Te Muna, Martinborough

A wine with aroha

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2025Craggy Range, Aroha, Pinot Noir, Te Muna, Martinborough

Koha Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Koha Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

A delicious wine ready to open and drink

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2025Koha, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2024

Mount Four The Patriarch Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Mount Four The Patriarch Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

A reflection of the region

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 24, 2025Mount Four, The Patriarch, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Marlborough