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

Greystone Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Greystone Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Dry and delicious

2024, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasNovember 1, 2025Greystone, Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, Organic, Vegan

Mélange Rougir 2024, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Mélange Rougir 2024, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Crisp and dry, taut and youthful

2024, Red WineCameron DouglasNovember 1, 2025Mélange, Rougir, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough, Red Wine

Mélange du Champ 2024, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Mélange du Champ 2024, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Unique and rather tasty

2024, Orange WineCameron DouglasNovember 1, 2025Mélange, du Champ, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough, Orange wine

Greystone Rosé 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Greystone Rosé 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

A completely delicious wine

2025, Organic, Rosé, VeganCameron DouglasNovember 1, 2025Greystone, Rosé, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, Organic, Vegan

Y Series Pinot Gris 2024, South Australia

Y Series Pinot Gris 2024, South Australia

Light and fruity

2024, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Pinot Gris, South Australia, Vegan

Samuel's Collection Viognier 2023, Eden Valley, South Australia

Samuel's Collection Viognier 2023, Eden Valley, South Australia

I Love the bouquet of this variety and example

2023, Vegan, ViognierCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Yalumba Family Winemakers, Samuel's Collection, Viognier, Eden Valley, South Australia, Vegan

Matt Connell Wines Single Vineyard Blanc de Noir 2025, Lowburn, Central Otago

Matt Connell Wines Single Vineyard Blanc de Noir 2025, Lowburn, Central Otago

Dry, salivating and fruity without being over the top

2025, Blanc de NoirCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Matt Connell Wines, Single Vineyard, Blanc de Noir, Lowburn, Central Otago

Mélange Blanc 2024, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Mélange Blanc 2024, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Totally interesting wine with a voice of several styles

2024, White WineCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Mélange, Blanc, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Distinctive, complete and ready

2023, AMW, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Blind River, Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Vegan friendly

Mélange 'surfing the void' Chardonnay 2024, Brawn Vineyard, Marlborough

Mélange 'surfing the void' Chardonnay 2024, Brawn Vineyard, Marlborough

No mistaking the match between bouquet and palate

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Mélange, surfing the void, chardonnay, Brawn Vineyard, Marlborough

Stonecroft 'Crofters Syrah' 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Stonecroft 'Crofters Syrah' 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

A flourish of violets and blackcurrant then Doris plums and smoke spices of barrels and earth

2024, SyrahCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Stonecroft, Crofters Syrah, 2024, Gimblett Gravels

Tohu Pinot Gris 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Tohu Pinot Gris 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Bright, taut, fresh, salivating and varietal

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Tohu, Pinot Gris, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

SOHO Family Vineyards Jagger Pinot Gris 2025, Clutha Ridge Vineyard, Central Otago

SOHO Family Vineyards Jagger Pinot Gris 2025, Clutha Ridge Vineyard, Central Otago

Precise, fresh, salivating, fruity, varietal and ready

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Soho Family Vineyards, SOHO, Jagger, Pinot Gris, Clutha Ridge Vineyard, Central Otago

Tohu Pinot Rosé 2025, Nelson

Tohu Pinot Rosé 2025, Nelson

Fragrant, floral, fruity and ready

2023, Pinot Rosé, RoséCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Tohu, Pinot Rosé, Nelson

Y Series Tempranillo 2024, South Australia

Y Series Tempranillo 2024, South Australia

A soft and fruity core with flavours of dark strawberry and plums

2024, Tempranillo, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Tempranillo, South Australia, Vegan

Samuel's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023, Barossa, South Australia

Samuel's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023, Barossa, South Australia

This wine over delivers

2023, Cabernet Shiraz, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Yalumba Family Winemakers, Samuel's Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia, Vegan

Louis Vavasour LV Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Louis Vavasour LV Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

I really enjoy the specific and individual expression of this wine

Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Louis Vavasour, LV by Louis Vavasour, Méthode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough, Marlborough

Isabel Estate Brut Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Isabel Estate Brut Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

An enticing bouquet, quite exacting yet intriguing

Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasOctober 31, 2025Isabel Estate, Brut Cuvée, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Méthode Marlborough