Wine and Beverage Reviews

Craggy Range 'Le Sol' Syrah 2023, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Craggy Range 'Le Sol' Syrah 2023, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Another delicious wine from the CR stable

2023, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 29, 2025Craggy Range, Le Sol, syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2024, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2024, Hawke's Bay

Perfumed and focused, there’s no mistaking the power

2024, GewürztraminerCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Askerne, Single Vineyard, Gewürztraminer, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Gewürztraminer 2022, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Gewürztraminer 2022, Hawke's Bay

Aromatic, spicy and highly perfumed

2022, GewürztraminerCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Askerne, Gewürztraminer, Hawke's Bay

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2023, Nelson

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2023, Nelson

Varietal and perfumed

2023, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Moutere Hills, Pinot Gris, Nelson, Vegan, Single Vineyard

Home Fields Single Vineyard Moss Oaks Rosé 2023, Wairarapa

Home Fields Single Vineyard Moss Oaks Rosé 2023, Wairarapa

Balanced, well made and ready

2023, RoséCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Home Fields, Single Vineyard, Moss Oaks, Rosé, Wairarapa

Heaphy Montepulciano Rosé 2024, Nelson

Fabulous translucent red and pink hues lead to a bouquet and palate of …

2024, Montepulciano, Rosé, Montepulciano Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Heaphy, Montepulciano, Rosé, Montepulciano Rosé, Nelson, Vegan friendly

Heaphy Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Moutere, Nelson

Heaphy Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Moutere, Nelson

Ripe, varietal, fruity and enticing

2024, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Heaphy, Single Vineyard, chardonnay, Moutere, Nelson, Vegan friendly

Heaphy Old Vine Riesling 2024, Moutere, Nelson

Heaphy Old Vine Riesling 2024, Moutere, Nelson

Dry and delicious

2024, Riesling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Heaphy, Old Vine, riesling, Moutere, Nelson, Vegan friendly

Heaphy Riesling 2024, Nelson

Lime-flower and citrus zest, flavours of apple and

2024, Riesling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Heaphy, Nelson, riesling, Vegan friendly

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2023, Nelson

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2023, Nelson

Well made, dry, balanced and tasty

2023, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasJuly 26, 2025Moutere Hills, chardonnay, Nelson, Vegan, Single Vineyard

Mount Four The Patriarch Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Mount Four The Patriarch Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

A reflection of the region

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 24, 2025Mount Four, The Patriarch, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Taut, ripe, textured and delicious

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 24, 2025Craggy Range, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2023, North Canterbury

Perfectly weight with persistent flavours

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 24, 2025Main Divide, Pegasus Bay, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury

Home Fields Pinot Noir 2024, Wairarapa

A richly coloured and scented wine

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 23, 2025Home Fields, Pinot Noir, 2024, Wairarapa

Main Divide Merlot Cabernet 2023, North Canterbury

Main Divide Merlot Cabernet 2023, North Canterbury

Aromas and flavours of dark plums and blackberries

2023, Merlot CabernetCameron DouglasJuly 23, 2025Main Divide, Merlot Cabernet, 2023, North Canterbury

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Merlot 2022, Hawke's Bay

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Merlot 2022, Hawke's Bay

Bright, fruity, varietal and refreshing

2022, MerlotCameron DouglasJuly 23, 2025Lake Chalice, The Falcon, merlot, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Single Vineyard CSM 2023, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Single Vineyard CSM 2023, Hawke's Bay

A unique blend with a fleshy texture and lots of ripe red berry fruit flavours

2023, Carmenere, Red blendCameron DouglasJuly 23, 2025Askerne, Single Vineyard, CSM, Red Blend, Carmenere, syrah, Mourvèdre

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Merlot Cab Franc 2024, Hawke's Bay

Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Merlot Cab Franc 2024, Hawke's Bay

Dry, fruity, lots of weight and richness

2024, Merlot Cabernet FrancCameron DouglasJuly 23, 2025Misty Cove Wines, Landmark Series, Merlot Cabernet Franc, Hawke's Bay