Orlando 'Lyndale' Chardonnay 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia

There’s no mistaking the combination of roasted nectarine, peach and apple alongside the scents of oak in the bouquet of this wine….

2019, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Orlando, Chardonnay, 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, 94 Points, Excellent

Mudbrick Vineyard Reserve Syrah 2020, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Fantastic bouquet, pure, ripe, fresh, fruity with aromas of red berries and raspberry, black currant, anise and clove….

2020, SyrahCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Mudbrick Vineyard, Mudbrick, Waiheke Island, Auckland, Reserve, 2020

Man O' War 'Valhalla' Chardonnay 2019, Waiheke Island, Auckland

A rich and captivating bouquet with aromas of vanilla and roasted peach, baked apple and cashew nut, sour cream and burnt butter, nectarine and baking spice….

2019, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Man O' War, Chardonnay, 2019, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Mission Estate Rosé 2021, Hawkes Bay

Aromas and flavours of red apple and pear, fresh grapes and strawberry, some wild red cherry and rose….

2021, RoséCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay, 2021, 91 Points, Premium

Kahurangi Estate Chardonnay 2021, Nelson

Aromas of fresh yellow and white peach, apple and some grapefruit qualities, vanilla and fresh cream with a some mild yet distinctive wine barrel spices….

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Vegan friendly, Kahurangi Estate, Chardonnay, 2021, Nelson, 93 Points, Excellent

Orlando 'Steingarten' Riesling 2019, Eden Valley, South Australia

Fantastic bouquet of fresh lime with a kaffir-lime leaf lift, fresh green apple, lemon and white blossoms….

2019, RieslingCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Orlando, Steingarten, riesling, 2019, South Australia, Eden Valley

Astrolabe 'The Farm' Dry Riesling 2020, Marlborough

Immediately enticing bouquet of lime and lemon, white flowers and white fleshed peach….

2020, RieslingCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Astrolabe, 2020, Marlborough, The Farm

Artezin Old Vine Zinfandel 2019, Mendocino, California, USA

Five spice and blackberry fruits, dark plum and sweet oak with toasty vanilla and clove suggestions. Some cassis and blue fruit layers as well as tart cherry….

2019, ZinfandelCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Artezin, Old Vine, Mendocino, California, USA, 2019

Match Book Estate Bottled Petite Sirah 2020, Dunnigan Hills, California

Aromas of black ciurrant and black pepper, dark baking spices of oak and clay, some cassis and olive, vanilla and sweet oak….

2020, Petite SirahCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Match Book, Dunnigan Hills, California, USA, 2020, 92 Points, Premium

McManis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2020, Lodi, California, USA

Ripe, varietal, fruity and youthul bouquet. Aromas of plum and red cherry, some dark red apple and red currants….

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022McManis, McManis Family Vineyards, Lodi, California, USA, pinot noir, 2020

McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2020, Lodi, California, USA

Aromas and flavours of dark cherry and plum, some boysenberry jam and suggestions of five spice and violets….

2020, ZinfandelCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022McManis Family Vineyards, McManis, 2020, California, USA, Lodi, 92 Points, Premium

Paradox Brut Cuvee Lighter Alcohol Sparkling NV, Australia

Aromas and flavours of pears and yellow apples, some white fleshed stone fruits and a fine lees seam….

Non Vintage, SparklingCameron DouglasApril 16, 2022Paradox, Non Vintage, Australia, Brut, Cuvee

Man O' War Ironclad Red Blend 2018, Waiheke & Ponui Islands, Auckland

Aromas of dark berries and olive, plum and hay, black berry, cassis and tobacco. A wine with a developing bouquet, complexity and spice….

2018, Red blendCameron DouglasApril 16, 2022Man O' War, 2018, Waiheke Island, Ponui Island, Auckland

Brancott Estate Letter Series Chardonnay 'O' SV 2020, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of baked apple and peach, vanilla custard and white smoke. There’s a fine fruit and wood tannin layer adding texture….

2020, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 16, 2022Brancott Estate, Letter Series, O, Marlborough, 2020

Kahurangi Estate Pinot Noir 2021, Nelson

Lush, juicy and vibrant bouquet with aromas of fresh balck cherry and granite-like mineral qualities, dark rose and red apple skin….

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 16, 2022Kahurangi Estate, Nelson, pinot noir, 2021

Esk Valley Syrah 2020, Hawkes Bay

A very enticing bouquet of ripe red berry fruits - raspberry and black cherry, some red licorice and soft pepper spices….

2020, SyrahCameron DouglasApril 16, 2022Esk Valley, syrah, Hawkes Bay, 2020

Black Cottage Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh black cherry and dark plum skin, soft brown baking spices of oak and an earthy dry clay quality….

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 16, 2022Black Cottage, 2021, Marlborough, Pinot Noir, 92 Points, Premium

Mtavruli Tsinandali White Dry Wine NV, Kakheti, Georgia

Aromas and flavours of fresh citrus and pear, lemon and bosc, white peach then exotic white spices….

Non Vintage, Rkatsiteli, MtsvaneCameron DouglasApril 16, 2022Mtavruli, Georgia, Non Vintage

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