Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Zinfandel 2018, California

Cherries and plums, a touch of five spice and vanilla, sweet scents of mild toasty barrel and a soft earthy quality….

2018, ZinfandelCameron DouglasJuly 31, 2022Francis Coppola, Diamond Collection, Zinfandel, California

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California

True to the wamer climate style of Cabernet this wine showcases aromas of sun warmed fresh blackberries and black plum, concentrated dark violet scents, red clay earthy qualities and an abundance of barrel spcies….

Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso 2019, Italy

An old school classic bouquet of cherry and dried orange peel, mineral and rose, dried herb and subtle oxidation complexities….

2019, Red blendCameron DouglasJuly 31, 2022Le Macchiole, Bolgheri Rosso, Italy

Villa Maria Earth Garden Chardonnay 2021, Hawkes Bay

Aromas and flavours of white and yellow peach, red apple and vanilla spices from wood….

2021, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasJuly 31, 2022Villa Maria, Earth Garden, Chardonnay, Organic, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Varietal, bright, fresh, fruity and enticing bouquet….

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 31, 2022Villa Maria, Cellar Selection, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Esk Valley Tempranillo 2021, Hawke's Bay

Varietal with a concentrated dark fruited boquuet, layers of spice and distinctive individuality….

2021, TempranilloCameron DouglasJuly 31, 2022Esk Valley, Tempranillo, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Esk Valley Hillside Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Complex and intriguing with a bouquet that suggests place and time….

2020, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 31, 2022Esk Valley, Hillside, syrah, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Villa Maria Gimblett Gravels Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020, Hawke's Bay

Pure, ripe and complex bouquet of dark berries and primary red fruit scents.

Villa Maria Earth Garden Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Hawke's Bay

Bright, fresh, youthful and dark fruited bouquet….

Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2019, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Fantastic bouquet, enticing, complex, varietal and savoury….

Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2021, Martinborough

Lovely pure fruited bouquet showcasing scents of white fleshed stone fruits, citrus and soil minerals…..

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJuly 31, 2022Palliser Estate, Chardonnay, Martinborough

Pegasus Bay Gewürztraminer 2021, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Fantastic bouquet of exotic fruits and flowers, there’s a fine spicy quality, definitive varietal core and distinctive power….

Palliser Estate Rosé 2022, Martinborough

Prisitne appearance in rose gold, pure ripe fruited aromas of light red berry fruits, sweet rose and delicate complexity….

2022, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasJuly 31, 2022Palliser Estate, rose, Rosé, Martinborough

99 Rows Pinot Noir 2018, Te Muna, Martinborough

Aromas and flavours of savoury red cherry and plum, there’s a fine silty soil quality along with dried herb and barrel spice highlights….

2018, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 30, 202299 Rows, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, Te Muna

Butterworth 'Layline' Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

Great colour and concentration with aromas and flavours of tamarillo and dark plum, black cherry and tree spices.

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 30, 2022Butterworth, Layline, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Black Estate Treble Rosé 2022, North Canterbury

Aromas and flavours of fresh red apple skin and rose petals, sweet raspberry and blueberry flesh.

Akarua Pinot Gris 2021, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Fresh, fruity, floral, mineral and enticing bouquet….

2021, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasJuly 30, 2022Akarua, Pinot Gris, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Beach House Rosé 2022, Hawke's Bay

Aromas and flavours of cherry and red apple, a touch of raspberry then a stony mineral quality….

2022, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasJuly 30, 2022Beach House, rose, Rosé, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

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