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

Q Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley

Floral and opulent.

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Q Wine, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2021, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2021, Waitaki Valley

Dry, taut, definitive, balanced and lengthy

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Q Wine, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2020, Waitaki Valley

Q Pinot Noir 2020, Waitaki Valley

Intense, spiced, varietal and fruity

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Q Wine, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley

The Abel from Tim Elder Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

The Abel from Tim Elder Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

Vibrant, bright, fresh and very youthful

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025The Abel, Tim Elder, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Two Rivers 'Brookby Hill' Pinot Noir 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'Brookby Hill' Pinot Noir 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Tasted over 3 days

2021, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Two Rivers, Brookby Hill, Pinot Noir, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, Vegan

Amisfield 'Field Blend' 2024, Central Otago

Amisfield 'Field Blend' 2024, Central Otago

Salivating, saline and dry

2024, Field blend whiteCameron DouglasJune 10, 2025Amisfield, Field Blend, 2024, Central Otago

Halite Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Martinborough

Halite Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Martinborough

Delicious, silky touch evolves into a lovely textured wine

2024, Organic, Pinot Rosé, RoséCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Halite, Pinot Noir Rosé, Rosé, Organic, Martinborough

Marisco Vineyards Leefield Station 'Stockman' Syrah 2023, Marlborough

Marisco Vineyards Leefield Station 'Stockman' Syrah 2023, Marlborough

Well made with best drinking from mid to late 2026 through 2032.

2023, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Marisco Vineyards, Leefield Station, Stockman, Syrah, Marlborough

Mount Brown Estates Pinot Noir 2024, North Canterbury

Mount Brown Estates Pinot Noir 2024, North Canterbury

Well made, dry and ready

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 6, 2025Mount Brown Estates, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury

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