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

Waimea Pinot Gris 2024, Nelson

Waimea Pinot Gris 2024, Nelson

Enticing aromatics

2024, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025Waimea, Pinot Gris, Nelson, Vegan

Waimea Sauvignon Gris 2024, Nelson

Waimea Sauvignon Gris 2024, Nelson

Refreshing and salivating

2024, Sauvignon Gris, VeganCameron DouglasMay 31, 2025waimea, Sauvignon Gris, Nelson, Vegan

Misha's Vineyard 'Verismo' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Misha's Vineyard 'Verismo' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Tasted over two days with and wothout food - this wine delivers

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMay 26, 2025Misha's Vineyard, Verismo, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Soljans Estate Winery Legacy Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, New Zealand

Soljans Estate Winery Legacy Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, New Zealand

A full-bodied expression

2021, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMay 26, 2025Soljans Estate Winery, Méthode Traditionnelle, Legacy, New Zealand

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Pungent aromas of passionfruit and cape gooseberry, golden kiwi and red apple

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMay 26, 2025Lake Chalice, The Nest, Sauvignon Blanc, 2025, Marlborough

Sneaky Bill Merlot 2022, Hawke's Bay

Sneaky Bill Merlot 2022, Hawke's Bay

Flavours of red berries and plums

2022, MerlotCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Sneaky Bill, merlot, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

W5 Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

W5 Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

A weighty wine with a satin-cream touch

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025W5, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Faultline Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Faultline Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Dry with a satin touch

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Faultline, Reserve, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Whalebone Bay Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough

Whalebone Bay Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough

Ripe, fruity and varietal

2024, Pinot Gris, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Whalebone Bay, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Mount Olympus Riesling 2021, Marlborough

Mount Olympus Riesling 2021, Marlborough

Persistent and crisp, ready to drink

2021, Riesling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Mount Olympus, riesling, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

W5 Rosé 2023, Marlborough

W5 Rosé 2023, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh peach and red apple

2023, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025W5, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Hãhã Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay

Hãhã Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay

Very polished appearance with a core of ruby and purple leading to a bouquet of plums and blackberry

2023, MerlotCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Hãhã, merlot, Hawke's Bay

MOMO Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

MOMO Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

An immediate floral and mineral lift precede aromas of fresh cape gooseberry, nettles and white peach.

2024, Organic, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025MOMO, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Stanley Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Stanley Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Crisp and just dry with plentiful acidity for freshness and drive

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Stanley Estates, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Intrepid Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Intrepid Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Bright, fresh, varietal and fruity

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMay 23, 2025Intrepid, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Black Estate 'Home' Cabernet Franc 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Home' Cabernet Franc 2023, North Canterbury

Delicious!

2023, Cabernet Franc, OrganicCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Home, Cabernet Franc, North Canterbury, Organic

Black Estate 'Netherwood' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Netherwood' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Dry, taut, tense and poised wine

2023, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Netherwood, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Damsteep' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Black Estate 'Damsteep' Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Complex and new

2023, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasMay 21, 2025Black Estate, Damsteep, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury, Organic