Wine and Beverage Reviews

Home Fields Moss Oaks Pinot Noir 2023, Wairarapa

Home Fields Moss Oaks Pinot Noir 2023, Wairarapa

A lighter weighted expression

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Home Fields, Moss Oaks, Pinot Noir, Wairarapa

Moutere Hills Sarau Reserve Chardonnay 2021, Nelson

Moutere Hills Sarau Reserve Chardonnay 2021, Nelson

Full-bodied and creamy, powerful and delicious

2021, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Moutere Hills, Sarau, Reserve, chardonnay, Nelson, Vegan

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2021, Nelson

Moutere Hills Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2021, Nelson

Well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2028

2021, Chenin Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Moutere Hills, Single Vineyard, chenin blanc, Nelson, Vegan

Gold Digger Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Gold Digger Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Charming, fruity and delicious

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Gold Digger, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Falconhead Pinot Gris 2025, Hawke's Bay

Varietal, fruity and ready

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Falconhead, Pinot Gris, Hawke's Bay

Whitehaven Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough

A very good example

2024, AMW, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Whitehaven, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, Vegan, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Scutt Wines 'The Contessa' Pinot Noir 2025, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Scutt Wines 'The Contessa' Pinot Noir 2025, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Very bright and lively

2025, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Scutt Wines, The Contessa, Pinot Noir, Orinoco Valley, Nelson

Linden Estate Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

A nice wine with earthy foods and cheeses

2021, SyrahCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Linden Estate, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Takapoto Estate Pinot Noir 2017, Central Otago

Takapoto Estate Pinot Noir 2017, Central Otago

Fully developed

2017, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Takapoto Estate, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough

I bumped into Helen Masters…..

2024, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Ata Rangi, Crimson, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, Vegan

Bannock Brae Goldfields Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Bannock Brae Goldfields Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

A delicious wine

2022, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Bannock Brae, Goldfields, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Vegan

Takapoto Estate 'The Blend' Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Takapoto Estate 'The Blend' Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Lengthy and complex

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Takapoto Estate, The Blend, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Martinborough

Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Martinborough

A good example of the variety and style

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Luna Estate, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Takapoto Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Gibbston, Central Otago

Takapoto Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Gibbston, Central Otago

Complex and developed

2019, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Takapoto Estate, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Gibbston, Central Otago

Balvonie Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Fragrant, bright and fresh

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Balvonie, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Forrest Winemaker's Selection Gewürztraminer 2024, Marlborough

Forrest Winemaker's Selection Gewürztraminer 2024, Marlborough

Fragrant and fruity

2024, GewürztraminerCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Forrest, Winemaker Selection, Gewürztraminer, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Forrest Arneis 2024, Marlborough

A good example with a bouquet of freshness and purity of fruit.

2024, Arneis, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Forrest, Arneis, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Rapaura Springs Bouldevines Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Omaka Valley, Marlborough

Rapaura Springs Bouldevines Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Omaka Valley, Marlborough

Full-bodied and creamy

2024, Chardonnay, AMWCameron DouglasAugust 9, 2025Rapaura Springs, Bouldevines Vineyard, chardonnay, Omaka Valley, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wines