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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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St Dune The Empty Quarter 2020, McLaren Vale
St Dune The Empty Quarter 2020, McLaren Vale

A Shiraz, Grenache, Mouvedre and Negroamaro co-ferment showcases aromas and flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry and Doris plum followed by clove and smoky toasty wood….

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Red blendCameron DouglasOctober 18, 2021St Dune, McLaren Vale, Australia, South Australia, 93 Points, Excellent
The Hunting Lodge Syrah 2020, Hawkes Bay
The Hunting Lodge Syrah 2020, Hawkes Bay

Raspberry and black currant, black forest cake an toasty spices of French oak. There’s a mineral stony quality with vanilla and clove and light smoky barrel complexities….

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SyrahCameron DouglasOctober 17, 2021The Hunting Lodge, Hawkes Bay, 92 Points, Premium
Mills Reef Winery Elspeth Methode Traditionnelle NV, Hawkes Bay
Mills Reef Winery Elspeth Methode Traditionnelle NV, Hawkes Bay

Golden hued appearance leads to aromas of a fully developed toasty, nutty and expressive bouquet….

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Methode Traditionelle, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasOctober 17, 2021Mills Reef, Hawkes Bay, Excellent, 93 Points
Ceres The Artists Collection Inlet Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Bannockburn, Central Otago
Ceres The Artists Collection Inlet Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Complex, fruity, varietal and enticing bouquet. Aromas and flavours of dark cherry and rose, toasty French oak complexity with kitchen spices of cinnamon and dusty clove….

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Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Ceres, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 93 Points, Excellent
Ceres The Artists Collection Inlet Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Bannockburn, Central Otago
Ceres The Artists Collection Inlet Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Concentrated, savoury, varietal, dark cherry and raspberry scents, mineral and toasty wood spices, complex and alluring….

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Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Ceres, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 95 Points, Outstanding
Ceres The Artists Collection Black Rabbit Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Bannockburn, Central Otago
Ceres The Artists Collection Black Rabbit Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Aromas of forest berries and black currant, cherry and heirloom red apple skin. Toasty barrel spices of clove and vanilla, a fine savoury core, smoke and bacon wood spice….

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Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Ceres, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 92 Points, Premium
Ceres The Artists Collection Black Rabbit Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Bannockburn, Central Otago
Ceres The Artists Collection Black Rabbit Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Complex, varietal, developing and enticing bouquet. Aromas and flavours of black currant and black cherry, darker baking spices of clove and vanilla, there’s a a mix of wood smoke and a fine savoury Bannockburn core.

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Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Ceres, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 94 Points, Excellent
Pegasus Bay Fortissimo Muscat NV, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
Pegasus Bay Fortissimo Muscat NV, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Aromatic bouquet with scents reminding me of preserved white fleshed fruits, poached pears and apples, white flowers and fragrant spices of the orient.

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Fortified, MuscatCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Pegasus Bay, Fortissimo, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Barrique Matured 2019, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Barrique Matured 2019, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Fantastic bouquet of preserved stone fruits, honey and honeysuckle, moments of elderflower and beeswax, exotic fruits and grapefruit….

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Sweet white wineCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Pegasus Bay, Noble, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, 95 Points, Outstanding
Luna Estate Silver River Pinot Noir 2018, Martinborough
Luna Estate Silver River Pinot Noir 2018, Martinborough

Fantastic bouquet capturing the aromas of Martinborough, a core of red berry fruits and silty mineral soils along with baking spice scents of cedar and clove. A layer of toasty lightly smoky French oak adds complexity and allure.

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Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Luna Estate, Martinborough, 94 Points, Excellent
Te Kano Rosé 2021, Central Otago
Te Kano Rosé 2021, Central Otago

Distinctive, pure and refreshing bouquet of fresh strawberry and farmer’s market red apples. There’s a floral outline and and simple minerality.

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RoséCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Te Kano, Central Otago, Premium, 93 Points, Excellent
Orlando Lawson's Padthaway Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, Australia
Orlando Lawson's Padthaway Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, Australia

Ripe and vibrant bouquet with a core of purple-skinned berry fruits, black berry and raspberry compote….

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ShirazCameron DouglasOctober 15, 2021Orlando, Barossa, South Australia, Australia, 94 Points, Excellent
Black Barn Vineyards Single Vineyard Merlot 2019, Hawkes Bay
Black Barn Vineyards Single Vineyard Merlot 2019, Hawkes Bay

Forest berries and new wood scents, dark plums and toasty wood spices of clove and vanilla, aromas of sun-warmed river stones then a touch of chocolate and violet…

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MerlotCameron DouglasOctober 15, 2021Black Barn, Hawkes Bay, 93 Points, Excellent
Fromm Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough
Fromm Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough

I’ve been enjoying this wine over three days to discover that day three delivers the best expression for this wine and vintage….

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Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 14, 2021Fromm, Marlborough, 95 Points, Outstanding
Ata Rangi Te Wa Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Martinborough
Ata Rangi Te Wa Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Martinborough

Complex, calm, softly spoken aromas of citrus peel and cape gooseberry, golden kiwi fruit and apple. As the wine opens up so too does the aroma package becoming more complex and louder with a soft sage and herb layer…

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Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 14, 2021Ata Rangi, Martinborough, 96 Points, Outstanding
Mount Brown Estates Chardonnay 2021, North Canterbury
Mount Brown Estates Chardonnay 2021, North Canterbury

Aromas of vanilla cream and peaches, baked apple and sweet French oak. Classic, familiar, vibrant and youthful.

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ChardonnayCameron DouglasOctober 14, 2021Mount Brown Estates, North Canterbury, 93 Points, Excellent
Leftfield Rosé 2020, Hawkes Bay
Leftfield Rosé 2020, Hawkes Bay

Fruity, floral, fresh, youthful and enticing bouquet of strawberry and red apple, tropical fruit tea and a fine lees spice….

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RoséCameron DouglasOctober 14, 2021Leftfield, Hawkes Bay, 92 Points, Premium
Orlando Printz Shed Shiraz 2018, Northern Barossa, Australia
Orlando Printz Shed Shiraz 2018, Northern Barossa, Australia

Aromas of raspberry and red berry compote, a steely savoury layer in the bouquet adds complexity and a touch of intrigue, sweet toasty oak scents highlighted by vanilla and a whisper of coconut….

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ShirazCameron DouglasOctober 13, 2021Orlando, Barossa, Australia, South Australia, 93, Excellent
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