Madam Sass Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Aromas and flavours of fresh red cherry and plum skin, there’s a velvet rose quality to the aromas and flavour as well as texture with fine tannins and medium+ acid line….

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 1, 2022Madam Sass, Pinot Noir, 2021, Central Otago

Mud House Pinot Noir 2021, The Narrows, Marlborough

A vibrant, youthful, fruity and varietal bouquet with aromas of crushed black cherry and boysenberry, dark red apple skin and black currant juice….

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 1, 2022Mud House, Pinot Noir, 2021, The Narrows, Marlborough

Mud House 'The Mound' SV Riesling 2021, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Aromas of ripe apple and mandarin, lemon curd and roses, cold stone minerality and limeflower tea….

2021, RieslingCameron DouglasJuly 1, 2022Mud House, riesling, 2021, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Saving Grace Riesling 2021, Waipara Hills, North Canterbury

Aromas and flavours of mandarin and limeflower, sweet red apple and blossoms with a sherbet-like mineral quality….

2021, RieslingCameron DouglasJuly 1, 2022Saving grace, riesling, 2021, Waipara Hills, North Canterbury

Saving Grace Dry Riesling 2021, Waipara Hills North Canterbury

Aromas of apple and mandarin skin, lime flesh, mineral and rose….

2021, RieslingCameron DouglasJuly 1, 2022Saving grace, riesling, Waipara Hills, North Canterbury, 2021

Ultimate Provence Rosé 2021, Cotes de Provence, France

Aromas of sweet yellow plum and cherry, floral too with a blossom scent then apple skin and powdered granite note….

Cameron DouglasJuly 1, 2022

Fancrest Estate Organic & Natural Pinot Noir Rosé 2020, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

A striking and captivating bouquet with scents of fruit spice and mineral, apricot and saffron, peach stone and a fine silty earth quality….

Black Cottage Rosé 2022, Marlborough

Fragrant, floral, aromas of light red berry fruits, a whisper of pacific rose apple skin scent, yesllow plum and peach….

2022, Rosé, RoseCameron DouglasJuly 1, 2022Black Cottage, Rosé, rose, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Fancrest Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2019, North Canterbury

Aromas of roses and red apple, peach and moments of apricot stone and preserved citrus peel.….

Craggy Range 'Aroha' Te Muna Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

This wine presents best on day 2 which is a strong indication that it will age well…..

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 1, 2022Craggy Range, Aroha, Te Muna, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Carrick Cairnmuir Terraces EBM Organic Chardonnay 2019, Central Otago

I tasted this wine over three days - reason being it has as a closed bouquet when first opened and is taut on the palate (day 1)…..

Two Paddocks Proprietor's Reserve 'The Fusilier 777' Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago

This is the inaugural release of the 777 wine from the Fusilier vinayard, made entirely from the 777 clone of Pinot Noir….

Two Paddocks Proprietor's Reserve 'The Fusilier' Pinot Noir 2019, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Complex, sophisticated, very seductive and captivating with an immediate sense of place. I know this vineyard and…

Two Paddocks Proprietor's Reserve 'The Last Chance' Earnsclough Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Alexandra, Central Otago

Fabulous bouquet with a sense of time and place, pinosity and release aromas and flavours of velvet red cherry and dried raspberry, dried fruits and dried herbs….

Saving Grace Sauvignon Blanc 2021, North Canterbury

Fresh and vibrant bouquet with aromas and flavours of mineral and sweet lemon, some lime and grapefruit, there’s a definitive lees and gentle fruit spice quality….

Saving Grace Chardonnay 2021, North Canterbury

Youthful, fresh, varietal and captivating with flavours of sweet citrus and apple, white peach and barrel spices of vanilla with a touch of cinnamon….

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 25, 2022Saving Grace, Chardonnay, North Canterbury, Waipara Valley

Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Chardonnay 2020, Hawkes Bay (Copy)

Smoky, toasty and complex bouquet with scents of French oak and barrel spices, a touch of burnt butter and brazil nut, roasted yellow orchard fruits and baked citrus….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 25, 2022Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay, 95 Points, Outstanding, Wine of the Week