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 Rosé

Elephant Hill Le Phant Rosé 2024, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Le Phant Rosé 2024, Hawke's Bay

Bright, fresh and taut

2024, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 23, 2025Elephant Hill, Le Phant, Rosé, Hawke's Bay

Craggy Range Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Craggy Range Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

A dry taut expression, delicious

2025, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 20, 2025Craggy Range, Rosé, Hawke's Bay

Nautilus Vintage Rosé 2021, Cuvees Marlborough

Nautilus Vintage Rosé 2021, Cuvees Marlborough

Delicious, fresh and ready

2021, Rosé, Rose, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasOctober 20, 2025Nautilus, Rose, 2021, Marlborough

Scott Base Emperor Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Central Otago

Scott Base Emperor Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Central Otago

Aromas and flavours of strawberry biscuits, rose and

NV, Rosé, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Scott Base, Emperor, Méthode Traditionnelle, Central Otago, Rosé

Daniel Le Brun Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Daniel Le Brun Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

A fine leesy autolysis weaves through the wine

Méthode Traditionnelle, NV, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Daniel Le Brun, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Rosé

Quartz Reef Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Central Otago

Quartz Reef Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Central Otago

Roses and cherries, then strawberry framed by a leesy autolysis

Rosé, Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Quartz Reef, Méthode Traditionnelle, Central Otago, Rosé, Organic

Saint Clair Family Estate Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

Bright, fruity and refreshing

NV, Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Sparkling Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Delta Estate Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

Delta Estate Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh strawberries and cherries

NV, Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Delta Estate, Sparkling Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Lake Chalice Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

Lake Chalice Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

A simple, bright and refreshing sparkling wine

NV, Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Lake Chalice, Sparkling Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Zaria Malbec Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Zaria Malbec Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Deep pink with a red hue lead to big flavours of cherry and raspberry, there’s a touch of strawberry compote, rose and Turkish delight

2025, Malbec Rosé, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Zaria, Malbec Rosé, Rosé, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Sérieux Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Sérieux Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Crushed rose petals and red berry fruits, raspberry and new season strawberries

2025, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Askerne, Rosé, Hawke's Bay, Sérieux

Q Wines Rosé 2025, Waitaki Valley

Q Wines Rosé 2025, Waitaki Valley

A complete wine

2025, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2025Q WInes, Waitaki Valley, Rosé

Spy Valley Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Spy Valley Rosé 2024, Marlborough

A lovely example

2024, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 11, 2025Spy Valley, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Anchorage Family Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2025, Nelson

Anchorage Family Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2025, Nelson

Fruity and nicely dry

2025, Pinot Rosé, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 9, 2025Anchorage, Family Estate, Pinot Noir Rosé, Rosé, Nelson

Rockburn Stolen Kiss Rosé 2025, Central Otago

Rockburn Stolen Kiss Rosé 2025, Central Otago

Berries and mineral, fine lees and a tropical fruit

2025, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 9, 2025Rockburn, Stolen Kiss, Rosé, Central Otago

Sugar Loaf Pinot Noir Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Sugar Loaf Pinot Noir Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Balanced and well made with a summer berry pudding finish

2025, Rosé, Pinot RoséCameron DouglasOctober 9, 2025Sugar Loaf, Pinot Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough

Matahiwi Estate Brut Rosé NV, Wairarapa

Matahiwi Estate Brut Rosé NV, Wairarapa

Nicely dry on the palate with a core of ripe red fruit

NV, Rose, Rosé, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasOctober 9, 2025Matahiwi Estate, Brut, Rose, NV

Terrace Edge Rosé 2025, North Canterbury

Terrace Edge Rosé 2025, North Canterbury

A summer ready wine

2025, Organic, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 9, 2025Terrace Edge, Rosé, North Canterbury, Organic, Vegan friendly