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

Whitehaven Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Whitehaven Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry, fruity and varietal

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Whitehaven, Pinot Noir, 2023, Marlborough

TW Tietjen Witters 'Platinum' Chardonnay 2017, Gisborne

TW Tietjen Witters 'Platinum' Chardonnay 2017, Gisborne

Golden hues with a yellow gold polish lead to a bouquet of ripe fruit and a developed wine readiness.

2017, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025TW, Tietjen Witters, Platinum, Chardonnay, 2017, Gisborne

The Co-ordinates Chardonnay 2023, Ormond, Gisborne

The Co-ordinates Chardonnay 2023, Ormond, Gisborne

Delicious

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Spade Oak, The Coordinates, Chardonnay, 2023, Ormond, Gisborne

Rocky Gully Shiraz 2022, Frankland River, Western Australia

Rocky Gully Shiraz 2022, Frankland River, Western Australia

All the fruit scents turn into flavour on the palate set in a silky frame

2022, ShirazCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Rocky Gully, Shiraz, 2022, Frankland River, Western Australia

Matawhero 'Church House' Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024, Gisborne

Matawhero 'Church House' Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024, Gisborne

Wood smoke, spice and nut then yellow stone fruits of apricot and

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Matawhero, Church House, Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay, 2024, Gisborne

Jackson Estate 'Shelter Belt Single Vineyard' Chardonnay 2021, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Shelter Belt Single Vineyard' Chardonnay 2021, Marlborough

Full-bodied, satin cream texture and packed with flavour

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Jackson Estate, Shelter Belt, Single Vineyard, chardonnay, Marlborough

Foxes Island by John Belsham Indigenous Ferment Pinot Noir 2016, Awatere Estate, Marlborough

Foxes Island by John Belsham Indigenous Ferment Pinot Noir 2016, Awatere Estate, Marlborough

Aromas of complexity and fruit, fallen leaves and…

2016, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Foxes Island, John Belsham, Indigenous Ferment, Pinot Noir, Awatere Estate, Marlborough, Vegan

Paritua Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Hawke's Bay

Paritua Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Hawke's Bay

Aromas of ripeness and concentration, dark berries and barrel smoke

2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Paritua, Single Vineyard, cabernet sauvignon, Hawke's Bay, Organic

Paritua 'Willow' Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Paritua 'Willow' Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

An excellent bouquet, modern, ripe, taut and enticing

2024, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Paritua, Willow, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, Organic

Paritua 'Grace' Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Hawke's Bay

Paritua 'Grace' Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Hawke's Bay

Dry, complex, satin textures with contrasting acidity

2024, Organic, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Paritua, Grace, Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, Organic

Rosabel Dry Rosé 2024, France

Rosabel Dry Rosé 2024, France

Classic Provencal style

2024, RoséCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Rosabel, Dry Rosé, France

Brick Bay Petit Verdot 2022, Matakana

Brick Bay Petit Verdot 2022, Matakana

Bold and expressive

2022, Petit VerdotCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Brick Bay, Petit Verdot, Matakana

Monsieur Plumage Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, France

Monsieur Plumage Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, France

Balanced, well made and ready to drink

2023, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Monsieur Plumage, cabernet sauvignon, France, Vegan friendly

Monsieur Plumage Pinot Noir 2023, France

Monsieur Plumage Pinot Noir 2023, France

Aromas and flavours are 100% Pinot Noir with a fine red cherry and strawberry core t

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Monsieur Plumage, Pinot Noir, France, Vegan friendly

Monsieur Plumage Chardonnay 2024, France

Monsieur Plumage Chardonnay 2024, France

Bright, fresh, fruity and dry

2024, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Monsieur Plumage, chardonnay, France, Vegan friendly

Stanley Estates Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Stanley Estates Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Excellent bouquet with spice and fruit power

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Stanley Estates, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Stanrock Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Stanrock Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

A varietal bouquet and palate

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Stanrock, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Te Kano Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Te Kano Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Complex, youthful and taut

2021, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Te Kano, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Organic