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

Saint Clair Family Estate 'Pioneer Block 9 Big John' Riesling 2025, Brancott, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate 'Pioneer Block 9 Big John' Riesling 2025, Brancott, Marlborough

Plush, ripe and pure fruited

2025, Riesling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 21, 2026Saint Clair Family Estate, Big John, Riesling, Brancott, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Riesling 2025, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Riesling 2025, Marlborough

Precise, crisp, just dry on the finish and packed with flavours

2025, Riesling, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 21, 2026Lake Chalice, The Falcon, Riesling, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Palliser Pencarrow Pinot Gris 2025, Martinborough

Palliser Pencarrow Pinot Gris 2025, Martinborough

Plush, ripe, fruity…

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasFebruary 21, 2026Palliser Estate, Pencarrow, pinot gris, Martinborough

Wild Irishman 'Three Vines' Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat 2024, Central Otago

Wild Irishman 'Three Vines' Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat 2024, Central Otago

A delicious wine

2024, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, White blendCameron DouglasFebruary 21, 2026Wild Irishman, Three Vines, White Blend, pinot gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Central Otago

Askerne Semillon 2021, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Semillon 2021, Hawke's Bay

A perfect bouquet of waxy citrus peel and

2021, SemillonCameron DouglasFebruary 21, 2026Askerne, semillon, Hawke's Bay

3 Days in the Wairarapa - wine tastings

3 Days in the Wairarapa - wine tastings

ROADIE to the WAIRARAPA

2026, Road Trip Wine TastingsCameron DouglasFebruary 20, 2026Wairarapa, Wine of the week, Wine of the Week

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Green pear, quince and yellow apple flavours

2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 20, 2026Lake Chalice, The Falcon, pinot gris, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Ripe, fruity, varietal and tasty

2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 20, 2026Lake Chalice, The Nest, pinot gris, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Huntress 'Waihonga' 2025, Osawa Vineyard, Mangatahi Terraces, Hawke's Bay

Huntress 'Waihonga' 2025, Osawa Vineyard, Mangatahi Terraces, Hawke's Bay

A complex wine

2025, Amber WineCameron DouglasFebruary 20, 2026Huntress, Waihonga, Osawa Vineyard, Mangatahi Terraces, Hawke's Bay, Amber Wine

Askerne Reserve Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2025, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Reserve Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2025, Hawke's Bay

Fabulous bouquet and palate

2025, GewürztraminerCameron DouglasFebruary 20, 2026Askerne, Single Vineyard, Gewürztraminer, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2025, Hawke's Bay

Askerne Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2025, Hawke's Bay

Fragrant, varietal, aromatic and very enticing

2025, GewürztraminerCameron DouglasFebruary 20, 2026Askerne, Single Vineyard, Gewürztraminer, Hawke's Bay

Nautilus Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

Nautilus Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough

A very good wine

2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 20, 2026Nautilus, pinot gris, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Nautilus Albariño 2025, Marlborough

Nautilus Albariño 2025, Marlborough

Taut, crisp and dry with a saline seam surrounding …

2025, Albariño, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 20, 2026Nautilus, Albariño, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Penelope Radburnd Chardonnay 2025, Hawkes Bay

Penelope Radburnd Chardonnay 2025, Hawkes Bay

A pure fruited bouquet of…

2025, ChardonnayCameron DouglasFebruary 19, 2026Radburnd Cellars, Penelope Radburnd, 2025, chardonnay, Hawkes Bay

Carrick Cairnmuir 'Terraces EBM' Organic Chardonnay 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Carrick Cairnmuir 'Terraces EBM' Organic Chardonnay 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago

A bouquet of power and intensity, scents of oak spices and roasted stone fruits, grapefruit peel and

2023, Chardonnay, Organic, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 17, 2026Carrick, Cairnmuir Terraces EBM, Organic, chardonnay, Bannockburn, Central Otago, Vegan friendly

Bannock Brae 'Goldfields' Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

Bannock Brae 'Goldfields' Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

A lovely wine with aromas and flavours of plum and dark cherry, softly spoken barrel spice

2024, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasFebruary 17, 2026Bannock Brae, Goldfields, pinot noir, Central Otago, vegan

Mt Beautiful Pinot Gris 2025, North Canterbury

Mt Beautiful Pinot Gris 2025, North Canterbury

A lovely wine

2025, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasFebruary 17, 2026Mt Beautiful, pinot gris, North Canterbury

Mt Beautiful Pinot Gris 2024, North Canterbury

Mt Beautiful Pinot Gris 2024, North Canterbury

A delicious wine

2024, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasFebruary 17, 2026Mt Beautiful, pinot gris, North Canterbury