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

Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2018, Marlborough

Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2018, Marlborough

It is great to taste this wine again after so long

2018, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Tohu, Rosé, Méthode Traditionnelle, Methode Marlborough, Marlborough

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

A powerful, pungent and distinctive wine

2025, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Vegan

Huntress Syrah Mōkarakara 2024, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Huntress Syrah Mōkarakara 2024, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

A fantastic expression

2024, SyrahCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Huntress, syrah, Mōkarakara, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Huntress Pinot Noir 'Pawero 2024', Martinborough, Wairarapa

Huntress Pinot Noir 'Pawero 2024', Martinborough, Wairarapa

A completely delicious wine

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Huntress, Pinot Noir, Pawero, Martinborough, Wairarapa

Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2022, Wanaka, Central Otago

Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2022, Wanaka, Central Otago

A lovely expression

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Akitu, A2, Pinot Noir, Wanaka, Central Otago

Brockenchack Great Scott Single Vineyard Sparkling Shiraz NV, Eden Valley, Barossa

Brockenchack Great Scott Single Vineyard Sparkling Shiraz NV, Eden Valley, Barossa

A lovely example with plenty of food pairing options

NV, Sparkling Shiraz, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Brockenchack, Great Scott, Single Vineyard, Sparkling Shiraz, Eden Valley, Barossa, Vegan friendly

Huntress Matiti Pétillant Naturel Riesling 2024, Martinborough, Wairarapa

Huntress Matiti Pétillant Naturel Riesling 2024, Martinborough, Wairarapa

Delicious, super refreshing, salivating and bright

2024, Organic, Pétillant Naturel, RieslingCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Huntress, Matiti, Pétillant Naturel, riesling, Martinborough, Wairarapa, Organic

Paritua Stone Paddock Rosé 2024, Hawke's Bay

Paritua Stone Paddock Rosé 2024, Hawke's Bay

Crisp and salivating

2024, Organic, RoséCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2025Paritua, Stone Paddock, Hawke's Bay, Organic, Bridge Pa Triangle

Paritua Stone Paddock Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay

Paritua Stone Paddock Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay

Juicy and fleshy textures, balanced and well made

2024, Organic, SyrahCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Paritua, Stone Paddock, syrah, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay, Organic

Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

There’s no mistaking the absolute purity of fruit and

2024, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Felton Road, Block 3, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Organic

Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

Fantastic wine

2024, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Felton Road, Cornish Point, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Organic

Paritua Stone Paddock Pinot Gris 2025, Hawke's Bay

Paritua Stone Paddock Pinot Gris 2025, Hawke's Bay

Ripe and fruity

2025, Organic, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Paritua, Stone Paddock, Hawke's Bay, Pinot Gris, Organic, Bridge Pa Triangle

Brockenchack Tru-Su Rosé 2025, Eden Valley, Barossa

Brockenchack Tru-Su Rosé 2025, Eden Valley, Barossa

Delicious, fresh and ready.

90 Points

2025, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Brockenchack, Tru-Su, Rosé, Eden Valley, Barossa, Vegan friendly

Brockenchack Mackenzie William Single Vineyard 1896 Riesling 2024, Eden Valley, Barossa

Brockenchack Mackenzie William Single Vineyard 1896 Riesling 2024, Eden Valley, Barossa

A delightful expression

2024, Riesling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Brockenchack, Mackenzie William, 1896, Riesling, Single Vineyard, Eden Valley, Barossa, Vegan friendly

Starborough Sons of the Soil Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Starborough Sons of the Soil Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

A classic style

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Starborough, Sons of the Soil, chardonnay, Marlborough

Brockenchack Charli Jaye Chardonnay 2022, Barossa

Brockenchack Charli Jaye Chardonnay 2022, Barossa

A full-bodied wine with core flavours of roasted stone fruits and

2022, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 9, 2025Brockenchack, Charli Jaye, chardonnay, Barossa

Patriarche Père & Fils Chablis 2023, France

Patriarche Père & Fils Chablis 2023, France

A decent Chablis at an affordable price

2023, ChablisCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2025Patriache Père & Fils, Chablis, France

Patriarche Père & Fils Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023, France

Patriarche Père & Fils Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023, France

Ripe, fruity, classic

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2025Patriarche Pere & Fils, Bourgogne, chardonnay, France