Marques de Tezona Tempranillo 2019, Spain

Aromas of dark berries nd raspberry, an abundance of brown baking spice and toasty barrel scents, a touch of bacon and a clay, terracotta, earthy quality….

TempranilloCameron DouglasDecember 24, 2021Marques de Tezona, Spain, Vino Tinto, Vino de la Tierra Castilla, 92 Points, Premium

McManis Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2020, River Junction AVA, California, USA

Aromas of fresh peach and baked custard, grapefruit and toasty wood….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 24, 2021McManis Family Vineyards, McManis, USA, United States of America, 91 Points

Elephant Hill Chardonnay 2019, Hawkes Bay

There’s no mistaking the allure of barrel spice and ripe yellow stone fruit aromas reflected in the bouquet….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2021Elephant Hill, Hawkes Bay, 94 Points, Excellent

Elephant Hill Rosé 2021, Hawkes Bay

Everything you need in a Rose is in this wine - fragrance and a core of light red berry fruits, freshness and a floral lift, aromas of strawberry and red plum, moments of tropical red papaya and fruit tea….

RoséCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2021Elephant Hill, Hawkes Bay, 93 Points, Excellent

Elephant Hill Pinot Gris 2019, Hawkes Bay

Bold and very expressive bouquet, pure ripe, a fruit core surrounded by a stony mineral and toasty spice layer….

Pinot GrisCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2021Elephant Hill, Hawkes Bay, 94 Points, Excellent

Terrace Edge Pinot Gris 2021, North Canterbury

A floral and pure fruited bouquet with scents of steely mineral and ripe tree fruits, a touch of lemon and an abundance of fruit spice….

Pinot GrisCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2021Terrace Edge, North Canterbury, 93 Points, Excellent

Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV, France

This is a complete wine with a wonderful aroma package including soft fragrances of yellow stone fruits, citrus, strawberry and delicate spice….

ChampagneCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2021Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Billecart-Salmon, Billecart Salmon

Church Road Tom Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018, Hawkes Bay

An opaque appearance with a core of dark purple and black red leading to a dark ruby-hued rim….

Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red blendCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2021Church Road, Hawkes Bay, Tom, Tom McDonald

Church Road Tom Syrah 2019, Hawkes Bay

An opaque appearance with a core of dark purple hues leading to a bright pink rim. A youthful and expressive bouquet - concentrated, complex and intriguing….

SyrahCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2021Church Road, Hawkes Bay, Tom, Tom McDonald, 97 Points, Outstanding

Scout Pinot X Pinot 2021, Central Otago

Typically a blend of Noir and Gris showcasing aromas of raspberries and plums, dark roses and mangosteen berries….

Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Red and White blendCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2021Scout, Central Otago, 93 Points, Excellent

Mount Michael Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago

Fragrant, floral, a core of red berry fruit aromas, a gentle savoury and dried herb complexity, new barrel toasty qualities and a lovely youthful energy….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2021Mount Michael, Central Otago, 94 Points, Excellent

Astrolabe Comlybank Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough

Warm and generous bouquet, varietal, fruity, complex and intriguing. Aromas of earth and baking spice then dark cherry and raspberry, moderate toasty barrel layers and a youthful primary energy….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2021Astrolabe, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, 94 Points, Excellent

Wild Earth Wines Pinot Noir Rosé 2021, Central Otago

Bright and polished appearance with hues of cherry and red Aromas and flavours of sweet red cherry and pomegranate, some raspberry and roses then a whisper of turkish delight….

RoséCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2021Wild Earth, Central Otago, 92 Points, Premium