Moss Wood 'Amy's' Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec Petit Verdot 2021, Margaret River, Western Australia

Ripe and pungent, fruity and complex, aromas of blue and red berry fruits, barrel spices , a touch of chocolate and a savoury herbaceous complexity….

Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Margaret River, Western Australia

I tasted this wine over 3 days - this was a great idea as it demonstrated the potential for this wine, variety and style to age….

Pyramid Valley 'Manata' Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Wonderful purity of fruit and elegant unfurling of fruit and soil aromas….

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 4, 2023Pyramid Valley, Pinot Noir, Manata, North Canterbury

Smith & Sheth CRU Cabernet Franc 2021, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay

This is a delicious wine - the aromas of blackberries and olive combined with purity of fruit and layers of barrel spices combine to delivers a complex and engaging bouquet….

Domaine Thomson Surveyor Thomson Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago

This wine takes several hours to open up and show its true self. A wine of potential requiring cellaring to fully integrate and develop….

Rippon Osteiner 2022, Lake Wānaka, Central Otago

Aromas and flavours of fresh citrus and apple, there’s a fresh cider note and very fine lees quality….

Mills Reef Winery 'Elspeth' Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Hawke's Bay

The 2020 vintage delivered many delicious wines including this Cabernet from the Mills Reef Winery - its…

Vidal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough

Pungent, aromatic, herbaceous, fresh and packed with aromas of fresh mango and pineapple, basil, cape gooseberry and fresh grapefruit….

2022, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJune 2, 2023Vidal, Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Ata Rangi Craighall Riesling 2017, Martinborough

Immediately recognisable fragrances of lime and lemon, a core of mineral and scents of blossoms and fresh red apple….

2017, RieslingCameron DouglasJune 2, 2023Ata Rangi, Craighall Vineyard, riesling, Martinborough

Paritua 21.12 Red blend 2020, Hawke's Bay

A captivating bouquet of dark plums and sweet black olives, there’s a black currant and blackberry scent laced with toasty barrel spices and sweet tobacco oak suggestions….

2020, Red blendCameron DouglasJune 1, 2023Paritua, 21.12, Twenty.One Twelve, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay, Red Blend

Framingham F-Series Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough

An excellent bouquet with soft leesy spices and dried herbs, a mix of peaches and gooseberries then spice moments from lees and cool climate vibrato…

Framingham True Nature Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough

Vibrant, fleshy, fresh and new with a bouquet of lemon and apple, lots of fresh green herbs then a touch of white peach….

2022, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJune 1, 2023Marlborough, Framingham, True Nature, Sauvignon Blanc

Mission Estate Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Hawke's Bay

Aromas and flavours of plums and blackberry, some hard stone earthy qualities, low oak impacts with a bright fresh and youthful attack….

Paritua Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Bright, youthful, fresh and engaging bouquet of Syrah with an immediate flourish of fresh red berries, lees spices, a touch of white pepper and red currant….

2021, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 1, 2023Paritua, syrah, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Leveret Estate Chardonnay 2022, Hawke's Bay

There’s no mistaking the fragrances of sweet oak and baking spices as the aromas invade the palate. Scents of roasted fresh peaches and nectarines along with baked apples and citrus fruits follow….

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 1, 2023Leveret Estate, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay, chardonnay

Two Rivers 'Clos des Pierres' Chardonnay 2022, Marlborough

A striking bouquet filled with aromas of toasty spices and gun-flint, layers of ripe yellow stone fruits and grapefruit and a fine stony mineral quality….

2022, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasJune 1, 2023Two Rivers, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan