Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago

A bouquet loaded with personality and pinosity. Aromas of minerality and dried herb then a core of red berry fruits from red currant to wild raspberry then cherry and red apple….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022Akitu, Central Otago, 94 Points, Excellent, A2

Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2020, Hawkes Bay

After a few minutes in glass the bouquet begins to unfold revealing aromas of cashew nut and fresh yellow peach, vanilla and nutty-wood spices….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Hunter's Offshoot Chardonnay 2019, Marlborough

A reductive, complex and intriguing expression with aromas of citrus and gun-metal, lemon and white flowers, cashew nut and vanilla….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022Hunter's, Offshoot, Marlborough

Caythorpe Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough

There’s no mistaking pungency and power of Sauvignon Blanc on the nose of this wine - aromas of basil and fresh herbs, bell-peppers and jalapeno, tropical fruits and sweet citrus….

Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022Caythorpe, Caythorpe Family Estate, Marlborough, 92 Points, Premium

B.wine Lime Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2020, Martinborough, Wairarapa

Complex and enticing bouquet led by scents of mineral and chalk then fruit scents of grapefruit, apricot and peach….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022B. wine, Martinborough, Wairarapa, 94 Points, Excellent

B.wine Chardonnay 2021, Martinborough, Wairarapa

hand picked and whole bunch pressed, fermented and aged in 500L french oak Puncheon and 228L barrels for 9 months on its full lees without batonnage, 100% Malolactic fermentation, slight filtration prior bottling, bottled December 2021, 1800 bottles produced…

ChardonnayCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022B. wine, Martinborough, Wairarapa, 93 Points, Excellent

B.wine Rosé 2021, Martinbororugh, Wairarapa

Distinctive raspberry red hues lead to aromas of red apple, melon, dark strawberry and wine-gums….

RoséCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022B. wine, Wairarapa, Martinborough, 91 Points

Takapoto Estate Crossing Point Rosé 2021, Cambridge, Waikato

Made with Merlot and Cabernet Franc the bouquet showcases aromas of fresh red strawberry and cherry, a touch of water melon then a caly soil and roase quality….

RoséCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022Takapoto Estate, Cambridge, Waikato, 90 Points, Premium

B.wine Pinot Gris 2021, Martinborough, Wairarapa

Ripe, fleshy, varietal and fruit centric bouquet with aromas of fresh pear and yellow apple, some honeysuckle then a soft mineral layer and light white spice note….

Pinot GrisCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022B. wine, Martinborough, Wairarapa, 92 Points, Premium

B. wine Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Martinborough

No mistaking the bouquet of SB with this example - aromas and flavours of fresh sweet red apple and grapefruit, honeysuckle and tropical fruit moments.

Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2022B. wine, Martinborough, Wairarapa, 93 Points, Excellent