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

Misha's Vineyard 'The Starlet' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Central Otago

Misha's Vineyard 'The Starlet' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Central Otago

Whisps of honeysuckle and plenty of fruit spice

2025, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJanuary 15, 2026Misha's Vineyard, The Starlet, Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago

Sorrell 'Auntsfield Vineyard' Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Sorrell 'Auntsfield Vineyard' Blanc 2023, Marlborough

A striking mineral based bouquet with scents of……

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJanuary 15, 2026Sorrell, Auntsfield Vineyard, Blanc, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc

Lake Chalice 'Plume' Chardonnay 2022, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'Plume' Chardonnay 2022, Marlborough

This wine is ready and at its peak

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJanuary 14, 2026Lake Chalice, Plume, Chardonnay, 2022, Marlborough

Te Whare Ra TWR Single Vineyard Syrah 2024, Marlborough

Te Whare Ra TWR Single Vineyard Syrah 2024, Marlborough

Without a doubt one of the most exciting, complex and delicious Syrahs’ I have tasted in 2025

Cameron DouglasJanuary 14, 2026

Forrest 'Tiggy' Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

Forrest 'Tiggy' Sparkling Rosé NV, Marlborough

Crisp, soft and creamy mousse

Rosé, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasJanuary 13, 2026Forrest, Sparkling Rosé, Marlborough, NV

Villa Maria in a can release of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and a Rose

Villa Maria in a can release of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and a Rose

Great to see and taste Villa Maria’s version and embracing this packaging idea

Cameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025

Known Unknown Maraekakaho Cabernet Franc 2022, New Zealand

Known Unknown Maraekakaho Cabernet Franc 2022, New Zealand

Ripe, fruity and dry with core flavours of dark plums and blackberry

2022, Cabernet FrancCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025Known Unknown, Maraekakaho, Cabernet Franc, New Zealand

Champagne Malard Cuvée Premium Brut NV, France

Champagne Malard Cuvée Premium Brut NV, France

Delicious with a core of brioche autolysis, nice weight and creaminess

Champagne, NVCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025Champagne Malard, Cuvée Premium, Brut, France

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionelle Rosé 2022, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionelle Rosé 2022, Marlborough

Crisp and dry with a creamy mousse mouthfeel

2022, Méthode Traditionnelle, RoséCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025Méthode Traditionelle, Rosé, Moore & Moore, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée 2022, Marlborough

Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée 2022, Marlborough

Balanced and well made, crisp and just dry

2022, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2025Moore & Moore, Cuvée, Brut Cuvée, Marlborough, Méthode Traditionelle

Ribbonwood Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Ribbonwood Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

A ready to drink expression

2023, AMW, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025Ribbonwood, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

An excellent wine for taste and value

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025Framingham, F-Series, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough

A classic summer style

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025Framingham, F-Series, chardonnay, Marlborough

Dog Point Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Marlborough

Dog Point Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Marlborough

A bouquet that makes me smile

2025, Chardonnay, OrganicCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025Dog Point Vineyard, chardonnay, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Organic

Te Whare Ra TWR 'Toru' 2024, Marlborough

Te Whare Ra TWR 'Toru' 2024, Marlborough

A complete wine

2024, Organic, White blendCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025TWR, Te Whare Ra, Toru, Marlborough, Organic, White blend

Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Classic, vibrant, salivating and packed with flavour

2025, AMW, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025Framingham, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Dog Point Vineyard 'Section 94' Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough

Dog Point Vineyard 'Section 94' Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough

Delicious, still fresh and lengthy

2021, AMW, Organic, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025Dog Point Vineyard, Section 94, Sauvignon Blanc, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Marlborough, Organic

Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Taut, new, pure fruited, ripe and salivating

2025, AMW, Organic, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasDecember 22, 2025Dog Point Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, Organic