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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Spinyback Pinot Noir 2024, Nelson

Spinyback Pinot Noir 2024, Nelson

An easy purchase decision

2024, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 14, 2025Spinyback, Pinot Noir, Nelson, Vegan

Awatere River Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Awatere River Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Vibrant, fresh, fruity and varietal,

2025, AMW, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 14, 2025Awatere River, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, Vegan, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2022, South Australia

Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2022, South Australia

There’s a stony baked earth quality diverting back to the fruit

2022, Merlot, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 14, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, merlot, South Australia, Vegan

Awatere River Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Awatere River Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Great colour and excellent bouquet

2025, AMW, Pinot Rosé, Rosé, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Awatere River, Pinot Noir Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Yalumba 'Galway' Vintage Shiraz 2023, Barossa, Australia

Yalumba 'Galway' Vintage Shiraz 2023, Barossa, Australia

Classic Shiraz

2023, Shiraz, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Yalumba, Galway Vintage, shiraz, Barossa, Australia, Vegan

Earthworks Shiraz 2023, Barossa, Australia

Earthworks Shiraz 2023, Barossa, Australia

A fragrant and enticing wine with aromas and flavours of five spice and ripe red berries.

2023, Shiraz, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Earthworks, shiraz, Barossa, Australia, Vegan

Sileni Cellar Selection Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Sileni Cellar Selection Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

A balanced and well made wine

2024, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Sileni, Cellar Selection, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, Vegan

Two Rivers 'Saint Maur' Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'Saint Maur' Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Fantastic bouquet driven by layers of complexity from citrus fruits and wild peach to a natural lees quality

2022, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Two Rivers, Saint Maur, Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, Vegan

Two Rivers 'The Spring' Chardonnay 2022, Wairau Valley, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'The Spring' Chardonnay 2022, Wairau Valley, Marlborough

Complex, youthful

2022, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasJune 16, 2025Two Rivers, The Spring, chardonnay, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, Vegan

Foxes Island by John Belsham Indigenous Ferment Pinot Noir 2016, Awatere Estate, Marlborough

Foxes Island by John Belsham Indigenous Ferment Pinot Noir 2016, Awatere Estate, Marlborough

Aromas of complexity and fruit, fallen leaves and…

2016, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Foxes Island, John Belsham, Indigenous Ferment, Pinot Noir, Awatere Estate, Marlborough, Vegan

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

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

Jules Taylor Wines Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Jules Taylor Wines Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Lovey weight and creaminess

2024, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Jules Taylor Wines, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan

Waimea Gewürztraminer 2024, Nelson

Waimea Gewürztraminer 2024, Nelson

A generous expression

2024, Gewürztraminer, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025waimea, Gewürztraminer, Nelson, Vegan

Waimea Pinot Gris 2024, Nelson

Waimea Pinot Gris 2024, Nelson

Enticing aromatics

2024, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Waimea, Pinot Gris, Nelson, Vegan

Waimea Sauvignon Gris 2024, Nelson

Waimea Sauvignon Gris 2024, Nelson

Refreshing and salivating

2024, Sauvignon Gris, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025waimea, Sauvignon Gris, Nelson, Vegan

Lawson's Dry Hills The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Lawson's Dry Hills The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry, fresh, textured and delicious

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasApril 21, 2025Lawson's Dry Hills, The Pioneer, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan