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

Te Whare Ra TWR Single Vineyard Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Te Whare Ra TWR Single Vineyard Rosé 2024, Marlborough

A delicious wine ready to drink

Organic, Rosé, 2024Cameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025TWR, Te Whare Ra, Single Vineyard, Rosé, Marlborough, Organic

Loveblock 'tee' Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Loveblock 'tee' Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Delicious, satin texture and crisp

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Loveblock, tee, Sauvignon Blanc, 2023, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Smooth on the palate with a satin-cream touch

2024, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc, OrganicCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Framingham, F-Series, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Organic, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

A vibrant, refreshing, savoury, fruity and delicious wine

2025, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Yealands Estate, Single Vineyard, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, Vegan

Ward Valley Estate Series 'Stony Beach' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Ward Valley Estate Series 'Stony Beach' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Bright and refreshing

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Ward Valley, Estate Series, Stony Beach, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Halite Ruby 2025, Mangatahi & Martinborough

Halite Ruby 2025, Mangatahi & Martinborough

Taut and new, rather delicious

2025, Red blendCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Halite, Ruby, Mangatahi, Martinborough, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir

Framingham Late Harvest Riesling 2025, Marlborough

Framingham Late Harvest Riesling 2025, Marlborough

Delicious, honeyed and fresh

2025, AMW, Late Harvest style, Organic, RieslingCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Framingham, Late Harvest, riesling, Marlborough, Organic, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Framingham Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough

Framingham Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough

Bright, fruity, varietal and fresh

2024, Pinot Gris, AMWCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Framingham, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Framingham Select Riesling 2025, Marlborough

Framingham Select Riesling 2025, Marlborough

Off dry with a back bone of acidity and persistent fruit flavours

2025, Organic, RieslingCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Framingham, Select, riesling, Marlborough, Organic

Framingham F-Series Estate Field Blend 2023, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Estate Field Blend 2023, Marlborough

A lively, fragrant and fruity expression

2023, Field blend white, OrganicCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Framingham, F-Series, Estate, Field Blend, White blend, Marlborough, Organic

Framingham F-Series Old Vine Riesling 2024, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Old Vine Riesling 2024, Marlborough

An excellent expression

2024, AMW, Organic, RieslingCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Framingham, F-Series, Old Vine, riesling, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Organic

Framingham F-Series Estate Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Estate Rosé 2024, Marlborough

A delicious wine

2024, Organic, RoséCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2025Framingham, F-Series, Estate, Rosé, Marlborough, Organic

Groves 'Saint Vincent' Red Blend 2024, Martinborough

Groves 'Saint Vincent' Red Blend 2024, Martinborough

A dry wine with some firm tannins and a backbone of acidity

2024, Red blendCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Groves, Saint Vincent, Martinborough, Red Blend

Ward Valley Estate Series 'Mt Victoria Block' Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Ward Valley Estate Series 'Mt Victoria Block' Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Ready to drink

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Ward Valley, Estate Series, Mt Victoria Block, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Cherry Block Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Cherry Block Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Bright and varietal

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Cherry Block, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Moore & Moore Will's Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Will's Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

A very nice example

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Moore & Moore, Will's Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Ant Moore Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Ant Moore Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

A classic bouquet of peaches and cream laced with

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Ant Moore, chardonnay, Marlborough

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2025, Wairarapa

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2025, Wairarapa

Varietal and very fruity

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2025Paddy Borthwick, Pinot Gris, Wairarapa