Rex Pickett's Sideways Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago

There’s no mistaking the origin of the fruit for this wine with its black cherry, savoury and dried herb highlights….

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 7, 2023Rex Pickett's, Sideways, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Rex Pickett's Sideways Pinot Noir 2020, Wairarapa

Ripe, fruity and varietal with aromas and flavours of dark cherry and Doris plums, there are layers of baking spices and red earth with a decent overall complexity….

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 7, 2023Rex Pickett's, Sideways, Pinot Noir, Wairarapa

Te Kano 'kin' Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago

Aromas and flavours of a fresh, vibrant and youthful Pinot Noir….

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 7, 2023Te Kano, kin, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Champagne Charles Hubert Cuvée Prestige 2018, Grand Cru Brut, Ambonnay, France

Immediately complex and detailed bouquet with a core of brioche based autolysis and biscuit scents then baked apple and white strawberry, peach and wild flowers….

2018, ChampagneCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Champagne Charles Hubert, 2018, Ambonnay, France

Mumm Blanc de Noirs NV Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago

Classic and inviting with a moderately intense autolysis drive with a clear scent of brioche then wholewheat bread, white fleshed peach, a ripe grapefruit peel then apple and medium+ complexity overall….

NV, Non Vintage, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Mumm, Blanc de Noirs, Non Vintage, Central Otago

Campo Viejo CAVA Brut Metodo Traditional, NV, Spain

A delightful bouquet beginning with scents of oatmeal then white fleshed fruits, the autolysis is at the core of the initial bouquet then apple and white fleshed fruits, some suggestions of granitic minerality then a touch of spice….

NV, Non Vintage, Sparkling, Metodo TradicionalCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Campo Viejo, Cava, Spain, NV

Te Kano 'kin' Chardonnay 2021, Central Otago

Fragrant and familiar bouquet with a peach, apple and gentle cheesy quality, some vanilla and white fleshed tree fruit scents, a whisper of lees all combine to build complexity as the wine opens out in glass….

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Te Kano, kin, chardonnay, Central Otago

Te Kano Pinot Gris 2022, Otago

Varietal, lifted, fresh and distinctive with a bouquet of ripe red apple and pear flesh, layers of mineral and white spice, and a light stony mineral core….

2022, Pinot Gris, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Te Kano, Pinot Gris, Otago, Vegan friendly

Te Kano Blanc de Noir 2022, Central Otago

Very bright appearance, highly polished with matching bouquet of white fleshed fruits and spice, there’s a whisper of nettles and dried spice, then fresh yellow apple and pear, all surrounded by a light stony mineral quality….

2022, Blanc de Noir, Organic, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Te Kano, Blanc de Noir, Central Otago, Organic, Vegan friendly

Clos Henri Solange Blanc de Noirs Méthode Traditionelle 2021, Marlborough

A beautiful wine on nose and palate, distinctive and enticing….

Blue Nun 24K Gold Edition Sparkling Wine NV, Germany

Aromas and flavours of fresh red and green apples, pears and white fleshed orchard fruits….

NV, SparklingCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Blue Nun, 24K Gold, Sparkling Wine, Germany

Delta Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

A light and delicate bouquet of rose and strawberry, fresh cranberry and apricot….

NV, Non Vintage, Rosé, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Delta Estate, Delta, Sparkling Wine, Rosé

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block Point Five 25 Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh herbs and salty air, ripe white fleshed fruits and sage, pink grapefruit and basil, tropical fruit moments and wet rock….

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block Swamp Block 2 Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Fantastic bouquet, ripe, fresh, varietal and enticing with a bouquet and palate of fresh green pear and white peach, tropical fruits and red apple, grapefruit and plenty of stony mineral earthy tones….

Selaks Lighter Piquette from Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Classic bouquet of tropical fruits and lemon, some apple and pear then mineral wet stone and green herbs….

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Selaks, Lighter, Piquette, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Lower Alcohol

Selaks Lighter Piquette Rosé 2022, New Zealand

Crisp and refreshing textures with a salivating mouthfeel, aromas and flavours of cranberry and strawberry, some red melon and a touch of spice….

2022, Rosé, RoseCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Selaks, Lighter, Piquette, Rosé, New Zealand, Lower Alcohol

Selaks Lighter Piquette from Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of pears and apple, some white peach and a whisper of herb. Saline, fresh, crisp and just dry with a tickle of sweetness and alcohol, spice and unbaked goods….