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

Ted by Mount Edward Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Ted by Mount Edward Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Delicious and in a perfect drinking window

2022, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 1, 2025Ted, Mount Edward, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Organic

Dicey 'Dice' Chardonnay 2025, Central Otago

Dicey 'Dice' Chardonnay 2025, Central Otago

Well made with best drinking from 2025 through the guided BB

2025, ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 1, 2025Dicey, Dice, chardonnay, Central Otago

Dicey Pinot Gris 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Dicey Pinot Gris 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago

A delicious example

2024, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasDecember 1, 2025Dicey, Pinot Gris, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Delta Estate 'Hatters Hill' Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Delta Estate 'Hatters Hill' Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

A lovely expression

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Delta Estate, Hatters Hill, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Delta Estate Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Delta Estate Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

A complete wine

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Delta Estate, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

An enticing bouquet and palate

2024, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Omaka reserve, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Chardonnay 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Chardonnay 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Excellent colour, bouquet and palate

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, 10, chardonnay, Vegan friendly, Marlborough, Southern Valleys

Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh peaches and apples framed by

2024, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Origin, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

A lovely wine with a satin texture, crisp outline and

2024, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, James Sinclair, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Cabernet Merlot 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Cabernet Merlot 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

A dry wine with a core of dark berries, tobacco and…

2021, Cabernet Merlot, Red blend, Red WineCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Gimblett Gravels, Red Blend, Cabernet, Merlot, 2021, Hawkes Bay

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Rose 2025, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Rose 2025, Marlborough

Aromas then flavours of fresh…

2025, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025The Nest, Lake Chalice, Rose, Marlborough

Pask 'Declaration' Tawny 1998 Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Pask 'Declaration' Tawny 1998 Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Beautifully packaged, perfectly aged and delicious

1998, Fortified, TawnyCameron DouglasNovember 30, 2025Pask, Declaration, Aged Tawny, Tawny, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Mount Brown Estates Grand Reserve Pinot Gris 2024, North Canterbury

Mount Brown Estates Grand Reserve Pinot Gris 2024, North Canterbury

Flavours of white fleshed fruits, a brioche-like lees quality, some citrus peel and …

Cameron DouglasNovember 28, 2025Mount Brown Estates, Grand Reserve, Pinot Gris, 2024, North Canterbury

Mount Brown Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2024, North Canterbury

Mount Brown Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2024, North Canterbury

A complete wine

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasNovember 28, 2025Mount Brown Estates, Grand Reserve, Chardonnay, 2024, North Canterbury

Hawkes Bay 2024 vintage Chardonnay Challenge (2025)

Hawkes Bay 2024 vintage Chardonnay Challenge (2025)

Judging wine is a fascinating task

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasNovember 23, 2025Hawke's Bay, Chardonnay Challenge 2025

Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Clare Valley

Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Clare Valley

There’s no mistaking the power and definitive frame

2020, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasNovember 23, 2025Taylors, St Andrews, cabernet sauvignon, Clare Valley

Penelope Radburnd Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Penelope Radburnd Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay

Bright, fleshy, fruity and brand new

2025, RoséCameron DouglasNovember 23, 2025Penelope Radburnd, Rosé, Hawke's Bay

Forrest Albariño 2025, Marlborough

Forrest Albariño 2025, Marlborough

A lovely wine

2025, Albariño, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 23, 2025Forrest, Albariño, Marlborough, Vegan friendly