Wine and Beverage Reviews

All Cam's wine and beverage reviews use the 100-point scale:

Outstanding 95 - 100 PointsA great wine. Cellar worthy. Impeccably made. — Outstanding 95 - 100 Points
A great wine
Cellar worthy
Impeccably made

Very Good to ExcellentA wine with concentration, texture, character and quality — Very Good to Excellent
A wine with concentration, texture, character and quality

PremiumA wine with special qualities — Premium
A wine with special qualities.
Also available, 92 Point only Stickers

RecommendedA wine that is well made, immediately drinkable and will not disappoint — Recommended
A wine that is well made, immediately drinkable and should not disappoint

Recently Tasted

Selaks 'Breeze' 5% ABV Piquette Rosé 2024, New Zealand

Selaks 'Breeze' 5% ABV Piquette Rosé 2024, New Zealand

Aromas and flavours of red melon and roses, raspberry and cherry

2024, Lower Alcohol, Piquette, RoséCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Selaks, Breeze, Piquette, Rosé, New Zealand

Selaks 'Zero' 0% Alcohol Rosé 2024, Hawke's Bay

Selaks 'Zero' 0% Alcohol Rosé 2024, Hawke's Bay

Aromas and flavours of light red berry fruits

2024, Alcohol Free, RoséCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Selaks, Zero, Zero alcohol, Rosé, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Selaks 'Zero' 0% Alcohol Pinot Gris 2024, Hawke's Bay

Selaks 'Zero' 0% Alcohol Pinot Gris 2024, Hawke's Bay

Aromas and flavours of apples and a citrus medley

2024, Alcohol Free, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Selaks, Zero, Zero alcohol, Pinot Gris, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Selaks 'Breeze' 5 % ABV Piquette from Pinot Gris 2024, New Zealand

Selaks 'Breeze' 5 % ABV Piquette from Pinot Gris 2024, New Zealand

quince and brown pears then yellow apple and a lick of white spice

2024, Lower Alcohol, Piquette, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Selaks, Breeze, Piquette, Pinot Gris, New Zealand, Lower Alcohol

Selaks 'Breeze' 5% ABV Piquette from Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Selaks 'Breeze' 5% ABV Piquette from Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh white peach and citrus fruits, a mix of freshly squeezed limes and lemons

2024, Lower Alcohol, Piquette, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Selaks, Breeze, Piquette, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Lower Alcohol

Kim Crawford 'Illuminate' 0% Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Kim Crawford 'Illuminate' 0% Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Aromas and flavours of grapefruit and lemon skin, apple and fresh green herbs

Alcohol Free, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Kim Crawford, Illuminate, 0%, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Vice Dealcoholized Pinot Noir 2023

Vice Dealcoholized Pinot Noir 2023

Aromas and flavours of red berries and black currant

2023, Alcohol Free, Dealcoholised, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Vice, Giesen, Dealcoholized, Pinot Noir

Vice Dealcoholized Chardonnay 2021

Vice Dealcoholized Chardonnay 2021

Aromas of peach and red apple, lees and flint

2021, Alcohol Free, Chardonnay, DealcoholisedCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Vice, Giesen, chardonnay, Dealcoholized

Vice Dealcoholized Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Vice Dealcoholized Sauvignon Blanc 2024

A simple, fruity and herbaceous wine

2024, Alcohol Free, Dealcoholised, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Giesen, Dealcoholized, Sauvignon Blanc, Vice

Babydoll Lighter Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Babydoll Lighter Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Varietal, expressive and inviting

2024, Lower Alcohol, Vegan Friendly, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Babydoll, Lighter, Lower Alcohol, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'American Barrel' Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'American Barrel' Central Otago

There’s a natural sweetness beyond the alcohol from the barrel showing a light vanilla quality as well

WhiskyCameron DouglasMarch 31, 2025The Cardrona, Single Malt, Whisky, Central Otago, American Barrel

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Sherry Cask' Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Sherry Cask' Central Otago

A bouquet of lift and freshness, fragrant, fruity and enticing with scents of sea air and apple, very floral with a mix of wild and domestic stems.

WhiskyCameron DouglasMarch 31, 2025The Cardrona, Whisky, Sherry Cask, Single Malt, Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Pinot', Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Pinot', Central Otago

…silky smooth and warm, flavours melt together framed by subtle baking spice and gentle smoke from the barrel

WhiskyCameron DouglasMarch 31, 2025The Cardrona, Single Malt, Pinot, Central Otago, Whisky

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky the 'Falcon', Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky the 'Falcon', Central Otago

The dram cascades across the palate with a lighter touch, flavours of manuka honey and….

WhiskyCameron DouglasMarch 31, 2025The Cardrona, Whisky, Single Malt, Central Otago

Gimblett Gravels Selection 2022 Vintage Selection released late 2024

Gimblett Gravels Selection 2022 Vintage Selection released late 2024

The annual Gimblett Gravels selection

Cameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025

Zangria Wildberry & Citrus Fizz, Aotearoa NZ

Zangria Wildberry & Citrus Fizz, Aotearoa NZ

Delicious, fresh and balanced

SangriaCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Zangria, Sangris, Aotearoa

Nautilus Late Disgorged Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, Marlborough

Nautilus Late Disgorged Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, Marlborough

This wine is sensational

Methode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Nautilus, Late Disgorged, Méthode Traditionnelle, Brut, Marlborough, Methode Marlborough

Isabel Estate Brut Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Isabel Estate Brut Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Balanced, crisp, finely weighted and dry.

NV, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Isabel Estate, Brut Cuvée, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Methode Marlborough