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

Nockie's Palette 'Willowbell' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Nockie's Palette 'Willowbell' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Tautness and dryness, plenty of acidity and core fruit flavours of berries, plum and…

Pinot Noir, 2023Cameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Nockie's Palette, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Willowbell, 2023

Nockie's Palette 'Georgetown' Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago

Nockie's Palette 'Georgetown' Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago

Aromas and flavours of a developing and complete wine

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Nockie's Palette, 2020, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Georgetown

Maori Point 'Professor's Block' Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Maori Point 'Professor's Block' Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

A delicious wine with complexity, charm and palate appeal

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Maori Point, Professors' Block, Pinot Noir, 2022, Central Otago

Flaxmore Pinot Noir 2023, Nelson

Flaxmore Pinot Noir 2023, Nelson

Balanced and well-made with plenty of depth and finish

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Flaxmore, Pinot Noir, 2023, Nelson

Trinity Hill 'The Gimblett' 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill 'The Gimblett' 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

How excellent to see Cabernet Franc as the feature variety in a blend from this part of the New Zealand

2024, Gimblett Gravels, Red blendCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Trinity Hill, The Gimblett, Red Blend, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, Wine of the week, Wine of the Week

Trinity Hill Tempranillo 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill Tempranillo 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

An excellent example

2024, Gimblett Gravels, TempranilloCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Trinity Hill, Tempranillo, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill Syrah 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill Syrah 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

A delicious wine needing cellar time with best drinking from …

2024, Gimblett Gravels, SyrahCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Trinity Hill, syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill Chardonnay 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill Chardonnay 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Dry, complex and delicious

2024, Chardonnay, Gimblett GravelsCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Trinity Hill, chardonnay, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill Marsanne Rousanne 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Trinity Hill Marsanne Rousanne 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Delicious on the palate

2024, Gimblett Gravels, Marsanne RoussanneCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Trinity Hill, Marsanne Roussanne, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

The Ramblers Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough

The Ramblers Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough

Ripe and fruity, varietal and new

2025, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026The Ramblers, pinot noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Wishbone Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Wishbone Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Bright, fresh, ripe and fruity

2025, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Wishbone, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Odd One Out Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Odd One Out Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Nice bouquet and palate

2025, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Odd One Out, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Marlborough Estate Reserve Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Marlborough Estate Reserve Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Plush, ripe, fresh and fruity

2025, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Marlborough Estate, Reserve, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Fault Line Rosé 2025, Marlborough

Fault Line Rosé 2025, Marlborough

A lovely example

2025, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026Fault Line, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

The Ramblers Rosé 2025, Marlborough

The Ramblers Rosé 2025, Marlborough

A fruity, fresh and delightful expression

2025, Rosé, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 21, 2026The Ramblers, Rosé, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Matawhero 'Irwin' Chardonnay 2022, Gisborne

Matawhero 'Irwin' Chardonnay 2022, Gisborne

True to the style and quality of previous vintages …

Chardonnay, 2022Cameron DouglasApril 20, 2026Matawhero, Chardonnay, Gisborne, Irwin

Matawhero Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Gisborne

Matawhero Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Gisborne

A dry wine on the palate with medium+ weight, plenty of mouthfeel from…

2025, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 20, 2026Matawhero, Chardonnay, Gisborne, Single Vineyard

Matawhero 'Church House' Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2025, Gisborne

Matawhero 'Church House' Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2025, Gisborne

Balanced and well made with complexity and charm

2025, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 20, 2026Matawhero, Church House, Chardonnay, Gisborne