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

Calvert Pinot Noir 2022, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Calvert Pinot Noir 2022, Bannockburn, Central Otago

The frame on the palate is of poise and tension

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Calvert, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Maude Mt Maude Chardonnay 2024, Wanaka, Central Otago

Maude Mt Maude Chardonnay 2024, Wanaka, Central Otago

A wine with finesse and charm

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Maude, Mt Maude, chardonnay, Wanaka, Central Otago

Hãhã Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Hãhã Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

There’s no mistaking the vibrance and freshness

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Hãhã, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'Saint Maur' Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Two Rivers 'Saint Maur' Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Fantastic bouquet driven by layers of complexity from citrus fruits and wild peach to a natural lees quality

2022, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Two Rivers, Saint Maur, Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, Vegan

Amisfield Pétillant Naturel 2024, Central Otago

Amisfield Pétillant Naturel 2024, Central Otago

A lovely example, very easy to drink and enjoy.

2024, Pet-Nat, Pétillant Naturel, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Amisfield, Pétillant Naturel, Central Otago, Organic

Echelon by Spy Valley Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Marlborough

Echelon by Spy Valley Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Marlborough

Crisp and dry, well made and lengthy

2021, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Echelon, Methode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Huia Traditional Method Blanc de Blancs 2019, Marlborough

Huia Traditional Method Blanc de Blancs 2019, Marlborough

A bright and lively mousse, plenty of acidity and freshness

2019, Méthode Traditionnelle, Traditional Method, Blanc de BlancsCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Huia, Traditional Method, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Blanc de Blancs

Huia Brut Rosé Traditional Method 2020, Marlborough

Huia Brut Rosé Traditional Method 2020, Marlborough

Crisp, dry, intense and individual

2020, Methode Traditionnelle, Traditional Method, Rosé, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Huia, Traditional Method, Brut Rosé, Rosé, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Barton & Guestier 'Les Galets' Côtes du Rhône (GSM) 2022, France

Barton & Guestier 'Les Galets' Côtes du Rhône (GSM) 2022, France

Balanced and well made with persistent flavours and textures

2022, Côtes du Rhône, GSM blendCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Barton & Guestier, Les Galets, Côtes du Rhône, GSM, France

Barton & Guestier 'Grand Bouquet' Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2023, France

Barton & Guestier 'Grand Bouquet' Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2023, France

A lovely dry and fruity red wine

2023, Beaujolais-Village, GamayCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Barton & Guestier, Grand Bouquet, Beaujolais-Villages, Gamay, France

B & G Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve 2021, France

B & G Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve 2021, France

Dry with fine easy tannins and plenty of acidity for freshness and style, fruit flavours and spice add depth

2021, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025B&G, Barton & Guestier, cabernet sauvignon, Réserve, France

B & G Pinot Noir Réserve 2023, France

B & G Pinot Noir Réserve 2023, France

Varietal, fruity and fresh

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025B&G, Pinot Noir, Réserve, Barton & Guestier, France

B & G Merlot Réserve 2021, France

B & G Merlot Réserve 2021, France

Balanced, well made and ready

2021, MerlotCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025B&G, Barton & Guestier, merlot, Réserve, France

Maude Pinot Noir 2024, Wanaka, Central Otago

Maude Pinot Noir 2024, Wanaka, Central Otago

Complex and detailed

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Maude, Pinot Noir, Wanaka, Central Otago

Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Taut and new

2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Spy Valley, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Les Muretiers 'Limitée Collection Privée' Reserve Syrah 2023, France

Les Muretiers 'Limitée Collection Privée' Reserve Syrah 2023, France

Dry, fruity, varietal and new

2023, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Les Muretiers, Limitée Collection Privée, Reserve, syrah, France

Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Dry, savoury, complex and varietal

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Pegasus Bay, Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Barton & Guestier 'Les Petites Parcelles' Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) 2023, France

Barton & Guestier 'Les Petites Parcelles' Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) 2023, France

A wine of finesse and charm

2023, Chenin Blanc, VouvrayCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Barton & Guestier, Les Petites Parcelles, Vouvray, chenin blanc, France