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

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Askerne Syrah 2023, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Syrah 2023, Hawke's Bay

Fruity, varietal and very youthful

2023, SyrahCameron DouglasApril 27, 2025Askerne, syrah, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 'Master Block' Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 'Master Block' Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Ripe, varietal, fruity and exacting

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 27, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pinot Noir, 2022, Marlborough

Tony Bish 'Heartwood' Chardonnay 2024, Hawkes Bay

Tony Bish 'Heartwood' Chardonnay 2024, Hawkes Bay

Dry with plenty of weight and satin-cream mouthfeel

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 27, 2025Tony Bish, Heartwood, Chardonnay, 2024, Hawkes Bay

Tony Bish 'Golden Egg' Chardonnay 2924, Hawkes Bay

Tony Bish 'Golden Egg' Chardonnay 2924, Hawkes Bay

Pristine, fresh and pure fruited bouquet of ripe citrus and white peach

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 27, 2025Tony Bish, Golden Egg, 2024, Hawkes Bay

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Grüner Veltliner 2024, Marlborough

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Grüner Veltliner 2024, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of ripe citrus fruits and apple then a a light herbaceous quality

2024, Grüner VeltlinerCameron DouglasApril 27, 2025Misty Cove Wines, Grüner Veltliner, Marlborough, Landmark Series

Mimosa Canella Blood Orange & Grape Wine Cocktail, Italy

Mimosa Canella Blood Orange & Grape Wine Cocktail, Italy

Aromas and flavours of Sunday morning by the pool with a mimosa in hand and the sun warming the day

CocktailCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Mimosa Canella, Blood Orange, Cocktail

Rossini Canella Candonga Strawberry & Grape Wine Cocktail, Italy

Rossini Canella Candonga Strawberry & Grape Wine Cocktail, Italy

Aromas and flavours of summer berry pudding, crushed strawberries and citrus

CocktailCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Rossini Canella, Candonga, Cocktail, Strawberry, Italy

Puccini Canella with Italian Mandarin, Italy

Puccini Canella with Italian Mandarin, Italy

Aromas and flavours of mandarin and orange quench

CocktailCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Puccini Canella, Italian Mandarin, Italy, Cocktail

Bellini Canella White Peach & Grape Wine Cocktail, Italy

Bellini Canella White Peach & Grape Wine Cocktail, Italy

Refreshing, lively, fruity

CocktailCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Bellini Canella, White Peach, Grape Wine Cocktail, Italy

Corte Vigna Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2024, Italy (Magnum)

Corte Vigna Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2024, Italy (Magnum)

Great colour and varietal intensity

2024, MontepulcianoCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Corte Vigna, Montepulciano, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Italy

Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Dry, weighty, taut and satin-smooth

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Askerne, Reserve, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Misty Cove Wines Limited Release Tamāhine Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Misty Cove Wines Limited Release Tamāhine Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Modern, pure and refreshing

2024, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Misty Cove Wines, Limited Release, Tamāhine, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Misty Cove Wines Limited Release Tamāhine Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Misty Cove Wines Limited Release Tamāhine Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Ripe and fruity, varietal and intense

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Misty Cove Wines, Limited Release, Tamāhine, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Homestead' Riesling 2024, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Homestead' Riesling 2024, Marlborough

Fragrant, floral and pure fruited

2024, RieslingCameron DouglasApril 25, 2025Jackson Estate, Homestead, riesling, Marlborough

Unlikely Companions Rose and Szechuan Gin, New Zealand

Unlikely Companions Rose and Szechuan Gin, New Zealand

Juniper then spice, peppercorn then lemon, floral then mineral

Gin, Spirit, SpiritsCameron DouglasApril 24, 2025Unlikely Companions, Gin

Unlikely Companions Sea Salt Kelp Gin, New Zealand

Unlikely Companions Sea Salt Kelp Gin, New Zealand

A soft touch on the palate then gentle burn of alcohol. The heat fades quickly to reveal spirit with a definitive saline character, then seaside/sea air attributes.

Gin, Spirits, SpiritCameron DouglasApril 24, 2025Unlikely Companions, Gin

Jackson Estate 'Alayna' Pinot Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Alayna' Pinot Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Delicious, fresh and ready

2024, Pinot Rosé, RoséCameron DouglasApril 24, 2025Jackson Estate, Alayna, Pinot Noir Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Sur Lie Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Sur Lie Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Very attractive bouquet of fresh citrus and pomaceous fruits, apple and grapefruit then tropical fruits

2024, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasApril 24, 2025Misty Cove Wines, Landmark Series, Sur Lie, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough