Unkel La De Da Light Red 2021, Nelson

Aromas and flavours of light red cherry and yellow fleshed plum, some floral moments and a mineral quality adding complexity….

2021, Light RedCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Unkel, Nelson, 2021, Light Red, 90 Points, Recommended

SOHO Revolver Merlot Malbec & Syrah Red Blend 2020, Waiheke Island, Auckland

A very enticing bouquet with core aromas of dark reb berries with wood smoke and spice scents….

2020, Red blendCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022SOHO, Waiheke Island, Auckland, 2020, 94 Points, Excellent

Giesen 0 % Merlot NV, New Zealand

Aromas and flavours of dark rose, cassis and dark plum, red berries and fruit juice….

Non Vintage, MerlotCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Giesen, Zero alcohol, NV, New Zealand

Giesen % Riesling NV, New Zealand

Aromas and flavours of fresh appple and pear, whte fleshed tree fruits and sweet lemon.

RieslingCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Giesen, %, Zero alcohol, New Zealand, 88 Points, Recommended

Cillar de Silos 2018, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Aromas and flavours of dark berries and licorice, baking spice and aged meats, dried herbs and crushed violets, grey stone mineral and some lees and barrel spice qualities….

2018, TempranilloCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Cillar de Silos, 2018, Ribera del Duero, Spain, Espana, 94 Points, Excellent

Chevalier Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Methode Traditionnelle Monopole, France

A lifted and refreshing bouquet with scents of baked white fleshed fruits and a fine lees autolysis complexity….

Jackson Estate Vintage Widow Pinot Noir 2018, Marlborough

Varietal, complex and enticing bouquet with myriad scents of red berries and dried herb, barrel spices and a core of minerality….

2018, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Jackson Estate, Vintage Widow, 2018, Marlborough, Pinot Noir

Obsidian Estate Montepulciano 2019, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Aromas of black cherry and baked red apple, dark roses and cassis then suggestions of sweet meat then dark spices of clove and vanilla….

2019, MontepulcianoCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Obsidian, Estate, 2019, Waiheke Island, Auckland, 93 Points, Excellent

Cable Bay Syrah 2019, Waiheke Island, Auckalnd

Aromas of complexity and power, a sense of place and dark violet charms. Scents of balck currant and peppery spices, violet flowers and baked raspberry compote….

2019, SyrahCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Cable Bay, Waiheke Island, Auckland, 2019, syrah, 94 Points, Excellent

Caythorpe Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough

Pungent, fruity, tropical and full of citrus and fresh orchard fruit aromas. Fresh green herbs and a stony mineral quality with a light flinty quality….

2021, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Caythorpe Family Estate, 2021, Marlborough, sauvignon blanc

Caythorpe Family Estate Riesling 2020, Marlborough

Aromatic, ripe, enticing and new. Aromas and flavours of green apple and lemon, white flowers and stony soils and a fine lees complexity….

2020, RieslingCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Caythorpe Family Estate, riesling, 2020, Marlborough

Caythorpe Family Estate Chardonnay 2019, Marlborough

Aromas of fresh peach and a fine nut-like oak quality, vanilla, fruit spice and baked custard suggestion. A judicious use of oak layers in some complexity and charm….

2019, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Caythorpe Family Estate, Chardonnay, Marlborough, 2019, 92 Points, Premium

Abel 'Tasman' Chardonnay 2019, Upper Moutere, Nelson

Complex and youthful, varietal and fresh, aroma sof white peach and red apple then barrel sents of vanilla and white smoke.

2019, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Abel, Chardonnay, 2019, Upper Moutere, Moutere, Nelson

Wild Estate 'W' Red Blend 2019, Waiheke Island, Auckland

A wine with a bouquet of place and time - aromas of violets and barrel spices of oak, dark berries and roasted plums….

2019, Red blendCameron DouglasApril 13, 2022Wild Estate, Waiheke Island, Auckland, 2019, 95 Points, Outstanding

Main Divide Pinot Gris 2020, North Canterbury

Aromas and flavours of fresh bosc pear and yellow apple, white spice and exotic flowers, white nectarine and a clay/gravel mineral quality….

2020, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasApril 12, 2022Main Divide, North Canterbury, pinot gris, 2020, 93 Points, Excellent

Kahurangi Estate Pinot Gris 2021, Nelson

Plush, ripe, fruity and very geenrous bouquet with aromas of white fkleshed fruits from nectarine to apple and pear….

2021, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasApril 9, 2022Kahurangi Estate, Nelson, 2021, pinot gris

Les Jamelles Syrah 2020, Pays d'Oc, France

Aromas and flavours of a vibrant, fresh and youthul red wine with scents of black currant and blue fruits then a granitic, woody layer adding depth and foundation….