Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough

Fragrant, distinctive, mineral, herbaceous and varietal….

Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasDecember 31, 2021Babich, Marlborough, 94 Points, Excellent

Gran Rojo Garnacha Seleccion 2020, Navarro, Spain

Aromas and flavours of dark berries and plum, some black currant and some meaty brown spice payers….

Grenache, GarnachaCameron DouglasDecember 30, 2021Gran Rojo, Spain, Navarra, 91 Points, Premium

Dicey Pinot Noir 2020, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Lovely complexity and concentration with ripe red berry fruits and a core of stony mineral, some light dried herb and layers of oak spice and fine toasty qualities….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 30, 2021Dicey, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 94 Points, Excellent

Main Divide Pinot Noir 2020, North Canterbury

Lifted, fresh, varietal and fruity with aromas of cherries and fresh black currants, there’s no mistaking the core of pinosity with a mineral layer and complexity from spice, oak and fruit….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 30, 2021Main Divide, North Canterbury

Leveret Estate Reserve Syrah 2019, Hawkes Bay

Aromas of dark berries and peppery spices then scents of dark black currant and blueberries….

SyrahCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Leveret Estate, Hawkes Bay, Reserve, 92 Points, Premium

Matahiwi Estate Holly South Series Pinot Noir 2020, Wairarapa

A very attractive varietal and fruit led bouquet with aromas of dark cherry, boysenberry and baking spices, some toasty barrel moments with baking spices then earthy qualities….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Matahiwi Estate, Wairarapa

Mills Reef Reserve Merlot 2020, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Aromas of plums and boysenberry, clove and toasty barrel, dry stone earthy qualities and a sweet raw brown sugar note….

MerlotCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Mills Reef, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, Reserve

Main Divide Gewürztraminer 2020, North Canterbury

Enticing bouquet of ripe fruits, spices and exotic fragrances of flowers and candy….

GewurztraminerCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Main Divide, North Canterbury, 93 Points, Excellent

Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Chardonnay 2019, Marlborough

Familiar fragrances of roasted stone fruits and baked citrus alongside scents of vanilla and custard then baking spices of wood….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Saint Clair, Marlborough, 91 Points, Premium

Main Divide Sauvignon Blanc 2021, North Canterbury

Potent fragrances of fresh green bell-pepper and passion fruit, white peach, some citrus and crisp apple….

Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Main Divide, North Canterbury, 93 Points, Excellent

Yalumba The Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 2021, South Australia

Attractive, youthful, fruity and fresh bouquet of light red berry fruits with chilled peach tea and floral scent….

RoséCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Yalumba, South Australia, 90 Points, Premium

Main Divide Rosé 2021, North Canterbury

Bright, vibrant and fruity bouquet with aromas of fresh red apple and strawberry, some cherry and rose scents lead to a palate of the same with citrus and tropical fruit flavours….

RoséCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Main Divide, North Canterbury, 92 Points, Premium

Altozano Tempranillo Syrah Rosé 2020, Toledo, Spain

A dark apricot, almost orange appearance, very bright and welcoming bouquet. Aromas of dark ripe peach and red apple, roses and sandy mineral qualities….

Rosé, Syrah, TempranilloCameron DouglasDecember 29, 2021Altozano, Toledo, Spain, 91 Points, Premium

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia

Ripe, fruity, varietal and nicely complex bouquet without being overdone. Aromas of black berries and dark plums, violets and dried herb, some tobacco and bell-pepper layers then scents of fresh new wood and mild toasty spices….

Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasDecember 26, 2021Moss Wood, Wilyabrup, Ribbon Vale, Western Australia, 95 Points, Outstanding

Judge Rock' The Verdict' 2019 Port, Central Otago

Violets and raspberries, red berries and velvet rose scents….

PortCameron DouglasDecember 26, 2021Judge Rock, Central Otago, Organic, 94 Points, Excellent

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia

Smoky, toasty, dark fruited and inviting with aromas of ripe dark plums and blue fruits, baking spice and clove spices from barrel…

MerlotCameron DouglasDecember 26, 2021Moss Wood, Wilyabrup, Western Australia, Ribbon Vale, 92 Points, Premium

Moss Wood Pinot Noir 2019, Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia

Fragrant and varietal with aromas of red cherry and red apple skin. There’s complexity from barrel and a light dried herb spice, nut and mineral qualities….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 26, 2021Moss Wood, Wilyabrup, Western Australia, 94 Points, Excellent