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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Carrick 'Pot de Fleur' Pinot Noir 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Carrick 'Pot de Fleur' Pinot Noir 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Complex, taut and youthful

2024, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025Carrick, Pot de Fleur, Organic, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Carrick 'Billet Doux' Pinot Noir 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Carrick 'Billet Doux' Pinot Noir 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Complex, youthful, dry and lengthy

2024, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025Carrick, Billet-Doux, Pinot Noir, Organic, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Wild Olive by the Angove Family Organic Shiraz 2021, McLaren Vale, South Australia

Wild Olive by the Angove Family Organic Shiraz 2021, McLaren Vale, South Australia

Juicy and fleshy textures with fine tannins

2021, Organic, Shiraz, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025Wild Olive, Angove Family Winemakers, Organic, shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Vegan friendly

Angove Organic Shiraz Cabernet 2022, South Australia

Angove Organic Shiraz Cabernet 2022, South Australia

Ready and rather tasty

2022, Organic, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025Angove, Organic, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan friendly, South Australia

The Jules 'Rosé by Jules Taylor' Wines 2024, Marlborough

The Jules 'Rosé by Jules Taylor' Wines 2024, Marlborough

Polished and delicious

2024, RoséCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025The Jules Rosé, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan

Combe Rocher Reserve Grenache Rosé 2024, France

Combe Rocher Reserve Grenache Rosé 2024, France

Strawberry and light red cherry flavours, a touch of yellow plum then a fine granite soil and lees quality.

2024, Grenache Rosé, RoséCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025Combe Rocher, Reserve, Grenache Rosé, Rosé, France

Two Rivers 'The Spring' Chardonnay 2022, Wairau Valley, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'The Spring' Chardonnay 2022, Wairau Valley, Marlborough

Complex, youthful

2022, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasJune 16, 2025Two Rivers, The Spring, chardonnay, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, Vegan

Mt Maude Vineyard Maude Dry Riesling 2016, Wanaka

Mt Maude Vineyard Maude Dry Riesling 2016, Wanaka

A fabulous wine

2016, RieslingCameron DouglasJune 16, 2025Maude, Mt Maude, 2016, Riesling, Dry Riesling, Wanaka

The Better Half NZ Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

The Better Half NZ Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Immediately enticing bouquet of fresh cherry and plum

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025The Better Half NZ, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Jules Taylor OTQ Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Jules Taylor OTQ Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Excellent bouquet with power and richness

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Jules Taylor, OTQ, Single Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

The Better Half NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

The Better Half NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

A classic bouquet of fresh fruits and exotic herbs

2024, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025The Better Half NZ, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Matahiwi Estate Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay

Matahiwi Estate Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay

Aromas and flavours pepper spice and dark berries

2024, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Matahiwi Estate, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Squawking Magpie 'The Chatterer' Syrah 2023, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Squawking Magpie 'The Chatterer' Syrah 2023, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Youthful and ripe, enticing and fresh

2023, Gimblett Gravels, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Squawking Magpie, The Chatterer, syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

AIX Rosé 2024, Provence, France

AIX Rosé 2024, Provence, France

Another classic and enticing expression from the AIX stable

2024, RoséCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025AIX, Rosé, Provence, France

Mills Reef Winery Elspeth Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Mills Reef Winery Elspeth Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Bold, rich bouquet with lots of expression of fruit then winemaking

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Mills Reef Winery, Elspeth, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay

Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2024, Wairarapa

Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2024, Wairarapa

Baking spice, clay and a touch of wood smoke, fruit flavours reflect the bouquet

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Paddy Borthwick, Chardonnay, 2024, Wairarapa

Whitehaven 'Greg' Single Vineyard PInot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Whitehaven 'Greg' Single Vineyard PInot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Southern Valleys single vineyard fruit are expressed through scents of…

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Whitehaven, Greg, Pinot Noir, 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Paddy Borthwick 'Paper Road' Pinot Noir 2023, Wairarapa

Paddy Borthwick 'Paper Road' Pinot Noir 2023, Wairarapa

Lovely bouquet with ripeness of red berry fruits

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Paddy Borthwick, Paper Road, Pinot Noir, 2023, Wairarapa