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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Greystone Pétillant Naturel 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Greystone Pétillant Naturel 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

A delicious wine

2025, Organic, Pétillant Naturel, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Greystone, Pétillant Naturel, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, Organic, Vegan

Tohu Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Tohu Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Intense and high energy

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Tohu, Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Hunter's Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Hunter's Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

A lovely wine

Rosé, Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Méthode Traditionnelle, Hunter's, Rosé, Marlborough

Hunter's MiruMiru Méthode Traditionnelle 2020, Marlborough

Hunter's MiruMiru Méthode Traditionnelle 2020, Marlborough

An excellent wine

2020, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Hunter's, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Hunter's MiruMiru Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Hunter's MiruMiru Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Classic Hunter’s

NV, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Hunter's, MiruMiru, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Nockie's Palette "Carina's Cuvée' Waitaki Rosé Brut Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Central Otago

Nockie's Palette "Carina's Cuvée' Waitaki Rosé Brut Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Central Otago

A very nice wine

2021, Méthode Traditionnelle, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Méthode Traditionnelle, Carina's Cuvée, Waitaki, Rosé, Central Otago, Nockie's Palette

Wooing Tree Blondie & Co Sparkling Wine NV, Central Otago

Wooing Tree Blondie & Co Sparkling Wine NV, Central Otago

Crisp and dry with a rush of bubble through a bold mousse

NV, Pinot Noir, SparklingCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Wooing Tree, Blondie & Co, Sparkling Wine, Central Otago

Matt Connell Wines Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Bendigo, Central Otago

Matt Connell Wines Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Bendigo, Central Otago

A definitive style with a core of power and richness

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasOctober 28, 2025Matt Connell Wines, Single Vineyard, chardonnay, Bendigo, Central Otago

Matt Connell Wines Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Lowburn, Central Otago

Matt Connell Wines Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Lowburn, Central Otago

Lengthy and delicious, complex and engaging

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasOctober 28, 2025Matt Connell Wines, Single Vineyard, chardonnay, Lowburn, Central Otago

Tohu Whenua Matua Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Upper Moutere, Nelson

Tohu Whenua Matua Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Upper Moutere, Nelson

Aged, developed and ready to drink

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasOctober 28, 2025Tohu, Whenua Matua, Single Vineyard, Upper Moutere, Nelson

Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Balanced and well made with medium length and lots of styl

2024, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 28, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, James Sinclair, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Always a classic

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Babich, Babich Family Estates, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Rongopai Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Rongopai Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of passionfruit and lime

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Rongopai, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Paradise Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Paradise Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Classic bouquet and palate

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Paradise Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Headwaters Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Headwaters Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Very bright, fruity and crisp

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Headwaters Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

The Taniwha Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

The Taniwha Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

A classic style

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025The Taniwha, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Te Henga Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Te Henga Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Super bright, salivating and fresh

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Te Henga, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Tiki Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, North Canterbury

Tiki Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, North Canterbury

A totally enticing bouquet and palate

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2025Tiki, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, North Canterbury