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

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 15 'Strip Block' 2022, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 15 'Strip Block' 2022, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

An excellent bouquet

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 10, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, Strip Block, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Marlborough Sun Merlot 2021, Marlborough

Marlborough Sun Merlot 2021, Marlborough

Flavours of plum and boysenberry and blackberry framed by fine tannins

2021, MerlotCameron DouglasJuly 10, 2025Marlborough Sun, merlot, Marlborough

Marlborough Sun Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Marlborough Sun Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Varietal, fresh and fruity

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 10, 2025Marlborough Sun, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Stoneweaver Organic Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Stoneweaver Organic Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Flavours mirror the bouquet with fruit and cashew nut then a delicate flinty quality

2024, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 23, 2025Stoneweaver, Huia, Organic, chardonnay, Marlborough

Spy Valley 'S Block' Syrah 2016, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Spy Valley 'S Block' Syrah 2016, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Lengthy finish, nicely balanced

2016, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Spy Valley, S Block, syrah, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Grasshopper Rock Earnscleugh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Grasshopper Rock Earnscleugh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Complex and enticing.

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Grasshopper Rock, Earnsclough Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Echelon by Spy Valley Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, Marlborough

Echelon by Spy Valley Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, Marlborough

Aromas of white fleshed stone fruits then citrus, a soft yet distinctive autolysis layer then apple.

2023, Méthode Traditionnelle, RoséCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Echelon, Spy Valley, Rosé, Méthode Traditionnelle

Spy Valley 'N Block Nouveau' Pinot Noir 2024, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Spy Valley 'N Block Nouveau' Pinot Noir 2024, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Delicious on the palate with a supple and fleshy mouthfeel

2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Spy Valley, N Block, Nouveau, Pinot Noir, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Thomas Barton Réserve Médoc 2020, Bordeaux, France

Thomas Barton Réserve Médoc 2020, Bordeaux, France

Overall a balanced and well made wine

2020, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Style Left BankCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Thomas Barton, Reserve, Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Huia Organic Riesling 2024, Marlborough

Huia Organic Riesling 2024, Marlborough

A satin smooth touch

2024, Organic, RieslingCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Huia, Organic, riesling, Marlborough

Barton & Guestier 'Saint Louis' Chablis (Chardonnay) 2023, France

Barton & Guestier 'Saint Louis' Chablis (Chardonnay) 2023, France

The classic quality continues on the palate

2023, Chablis, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 22, 2025Barton & Guestier, Saint Louis, Chablis, chardonnay, France

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