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

Elephant Hill Reserve Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Reserve Syrah 2020, Hawke's Bay

Delicious

2020, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Elephant Hill, Reserve, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Halite Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Halite Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Textured from fine through corase silk tannins and acidity envelop the palate and core fruit flavours

2024, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Halite, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, Organic

Filly Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough

Filly Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough

Ripe, pure fruited, flinty and mineral

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Filly, chardonnay, Martinborough, Wine of the week, Wine of the Week

Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Pinotage 2021, Kumeu, Auckland

Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Pinotage 2021, Kumeu, Auckland

Textured with decent length this wine is ready

2021, PinotageCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Soljans Estate, Barrique Reserve, Pinotage, Kumeu, Auckland

Soljans Estate 'Fifth Generation Series' Chardonnay 2022, Kumeu, Auckland

Soljans Estate 'Fifth Generation Series' Chardonnay 2022, Kumeu, Auckland

On the palate a full-bodied mouthful with lots of creamy flavours

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Soljans Estate, Fifth Generation, chardonnay, Kumeu, Auckland

Mills Reef Winery Reserve Pinot Gris 2024, Hawke's Bay

Mills Reef Winery Reserve Pinot Gris 2024, Hawke's Bay

Complex, classic, ripe, varietal and fruity

2024, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Mills Reef Winery, Reserve, Pinot Gris, Hawke's Bay

Soljans Estate 'Kumeu' Pinot Gris 2024, Kumeu, Auckland

Soljans Estate 'Kumeu' Pinot Gris 2024, Kumeu, Auckland

Balanced, fresh, a youthful squeeze and plush mouthfeel

2024, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Soljans Estate, Pinot Gris, Kumeu, Auckland

Monsieur Plumage Sauvignon Blanc 2023, France

Monsieur Plumage Sauvignon Blanc 2023, France

Dry, fleshy texture

2023, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Monsieur Plumage, Sauvignon Blanc, France, Vegan friendly

Seresin Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Seresin Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Dry, taut and youthful with ripe

2023, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Seresin, Reserve, chardonnay, Marlborough, Organic

Misha's Vineyard 'Tempo' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Misha's Vineyard 'Tempo' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Dry, fleshy, fruity and polished

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Misha's Vineyard, Tempo, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Greystone Pinot Gris 2024, Waipara, Canterbury

Greystone Pinot Gris 2024, Waipara, Canterbury

Off dry with a light-sweet tickle

2024, Pinot Gris, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 5, 2025Greystone, Organic, Pinot Gris, Waipara, Canterbury

Terrace Edge Syrah 2022, North Canterbury

Terrace Edge Syrah 2022, North Canterbury

2022, Organic, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 4, 2025Terrace Edge, syrah, North Canterbury, Organic

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Syrah 2020, Waipara Valley

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Syrah 2020, Waipara Valley

A great example

2020, Organic, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 4, 2025Terrace Edge, Chosen Barrels, syrah, Organic, Waipara Valley

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Pinot Noir 2020, Waipara Valley

Terrace Edge 'Chosen Barrels' Pinot Noir 2020, Waipara Valley

Fruit intensity and overall power

2020, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 4, 2025Terrace Edge, Chosen Barrels, Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, Organic

Redmetal Vineyards 'Basket Press' Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Redmetal Vineyards 'Basket Press' Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Delicious

2021, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 2, 2025Redmetal Vineyards, Basket Press, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Windrush Syrah MV, Marlborough

Windrush Syrah MV, Marlborough

A wine blended from 50% 2023 and 50% 2022 vintages

NV, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 2, 2025Windrush, syrah, Marlborough

Leveret Estate Merlot Cabernet 2021, Hawke's Bay

Leveret Estate Merlot Cabernet 2021, Hawke's Bay

Decant for service from day of purchase through 2029+.

2021, Merlot CabernetCameron DouglasJune 2, 2025Leveret Estate, Merlot Cabernet, Hawke's Bay

Mills Reef Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Mills Reef Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

A classic example

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 2, 2025Mills Reef Winery, Reserve, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay