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

Tiki Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2023, North Canterbury

Tiki Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2023, North Canterbury

A delicious wine

2023, GewürztraminerCameron DouglasFebruary 12, 2026Tiki, Single Vineyard, Gewürztraminer, North Canterbury, Tuku

Tiki Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2025, North Canterbury

Tiki Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2025, North Canterbury

Varietal and fruity, a satin touch with a light creaminess

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasFebruary 12, 2026Tiki, Single Vineyard, Pinot Gris, North Canterbury

Tiki Single Vineyard Riesling 2024, North Canterbury

Tiki Single Vineyard Riesling 2024, North Canterbury

Ripe, fruity and refreshing

2024, RieslingCameron DouglasFebruary 12, 2026Tiki, Single Vineyard, riesling, North Canterbury

Stonecroft Gewürztraminer 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Stonecroft Gewürztraminer 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Aromas and flavours of flowers and stone fruits, pear and elderflower

2024, Gewürztraminer, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 12, 2026Stonecroft, Gewürztraminer, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, Vegan friendly

Pegasus Bay Aria Late Picked Riesling 2025, North Canterbury

Pegasus Bay Aria Late Picked Riesling 2025, North Canterbury

A wine of character, presence and power

2025, Late Harvest style, RieslingCameron DouglasFebruary 12, 2026Pegasus Bay, Aria, Late Picked, riesling, North Canterbury

Akarua Dry Riesling 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Akarua Dry Riesling 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago

An excellent wine, reflective of the vintage

2024, Dry Riesling, Riesling, VeganCameron DouglasFebruary 12, 2026Akarua, Dry Riesling, riesling, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan, Baron Edmond de Rothschild

Akarua Dry Riesling 2025, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Akarua Dry Riesling 2025, Bannockburn, Central Otago

A lovely example, aromas and flavours of lime, mandarin and lime flower

2025, Dry Riesling, Riesling, VeganCameron DouglasFebruary 12, 2026Akarua, Dry Riesling, riesling, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan, Baron Edmond de Rothschild

Askerne Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay

A dry wine with flavours of dark berries , spice and chocolate

2021, Bordeaux Style Right Bank, Red blendCameron DouglasFebruary 6, 2026Askerne, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, cabernet sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Red Blend, Bordeaux Style, Hawke's Bay

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, California, USA

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, California, USA

Varietal and nicely fruity

2024, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasFebruary 6, 2026Robert Mondavi Winery, California, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2024

Akarua Pinot Gris 2025, Central Otage

Akarua Pinot Gris 2025, Central Otage

Varietal and fragrant, fresh and new with …

2025, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasFebruary 6, 2026Akarua, Pinot Gris, Central Otago, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Vegan

Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Gewürztraminer 2025, North Canterbury

Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Gewürztraminer 2025, North Canterbury

Fabulous value and excellent drinking, a wine with a core of …

2025, GewürztraminerCameron DouglasFebruary 6, 2026Main Divide, Pegasus Bay, Gewürztraminer, North Canterbury

Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Pinot Gris 2025, North Canterbury

Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Pinot Gris 2025, North Canterbury

A complete wine

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasFebruary 6, 2026Main Divide, Pegasus Bay, Pinot Gris, North Canterbury

Robert Mondavi Chardonnay 2024, California, USA

Robert Mondavi Chardonnay 2024, California, USA

There’s no mistaking the style of this wine, and the variety with a bold creamy palate and …

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasFebruary 4, 2026Robert Mondavi Winery, California, Chardonnay, 2024, USA

Toi Toi Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay

Toi Toi Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay

A balanced, fruity and varietal wine with an immediate signature of…

2024, SyrahCameron DouglasFebruary 4, 2026Toi Toi, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Crossing Point Chardonnay 2024, Waikato (North Island)

Crossing Point Chardonnay 2024, Waikato (North Island)

A lovely, fresh and fruity expression, varietal and classic

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasFebruary 4, 2026Takapoto Estate, Crossing Point, 2024, Waikato, chardonnay

Blank Canvas 'Abstract' Three Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Blank Canvas 'Abstract' Three Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Fantastic wine

2024, AMW, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasFebruary 4, 2026Blank Canvas, Abstract, Three Rows, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Blank Canvas 'Holdaway Vineyard' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Blank Canvas 'Holdaway Vineyard' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

…then a rush of citrus fruit scents …

2025, AMW, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasFebruary 4, 2026Blank Canvas, Holdaway Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Blank Canvas 'Axehouse Vineyard' Grüner Veltliner 2024, Marlborough

Blank Canvas 'Axehouse Vineyard' Grüner Veltliner 2024, Marlborough

Delicious, fresh, taut and very new

2024, Grüner Veltliner, AMWCameron DouglasFebruary 4, 2026Blank Canvas, Axehouse Vineyard, Grüner Veltliner, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine