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

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Domaine Thomson 'Aspiring' Blanc de Noir 2025, Central Otago

Delightfully fragrant and enticing…

2025, Blanc de Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasSeptember 21, 2026Domaine Thomson, Aspiring, Blanc de Noir, Central Otago, Vegan friendly

Elephant Hill 'Stone' Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Stone' Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Dry, full-bodied and complex …

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Elephant Hill Airavata Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Airavata Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay

Delicious, fresh and very lengthy …

2024, SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 21, 2026Elephant Hill, Airavata, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Salomé Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill Salomé Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Deeply complex and intriguing…

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Elephant Hill 'Earth' Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Earth' Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay

Utterly delicious…

2024, ChardonnayCameron DouglasSeptember 21, 2026Elephant Hill, Earth, chardonnay, Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay

Domaine Thomson 'Explorer' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago

Domaine Thomson 'Explorer' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago

A very youthful wine with …

2025, Organic, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasSeptember 21, 2026Domaine Thomson, Explorer, Single Vineyard, pinot noir, Central Otago, Vegan friendly, Organic, 93 Points

ME by Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Wairarapa

ME by Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Wairarapa

Pungent, ripe and fruity, varietal with a surge of tropical and …

2026, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasSeptember 21, 2026ME, Matahiwi Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Wairarapa

Centralis Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025, Lowburn, Central Otago

Centralis Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025, Lowburn, Central Otago

A bouquet of fresh red and black cherry, raspberry and boysenberry with seams of dried herbs and…

2025, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasSeptember 21, 2026Centralis, Single Vineyard, pinot noir, Lowburn, Central Otago

Centralis Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Georgetown, Central Otago

Centralis Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Georgetown, Central Otago

An excellent bouquet and palate…

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Elephant Hill 'Stone' Syrah 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Elephant Hill 'Stone' Syrah 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Taut and new, a complex wine with …

2024, Gimblett Gravels, SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Elephant Hill, Stone, syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Tohu Pinot Noir 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Tohu Pinot Noir 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

A very bright, varietal, fruity, juicy and fleshy wine with…

2025, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Tohu, pinot noir, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Champagne J T Thomson Brut NV, France

Champagne J T Thomson Brut NV, France

A completely delicious wine…

Champagne, NVCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Champagne J T Thomson, Brut, France

Čuvar "Iris Collection' Pinot Gris 2026, Hawke's Bay

Čuvar "Iris Collection' Pinot Gris 2026, Hawke's Bay

There’s no mistaking the bouquet and plate of this wine with …

2026, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Čuvar, pinot gris, Hawke's Bay, Iris Collection, Cuvar, 91 Points

Čuvar 'Iris Collection' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Hawke's Bay

Čuvar 'Iris Collection' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Hawke's Bay

Ripe, varietal and pure fruited …

2026, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Čuvar, Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, Iris Collection, 91 Points

Obliix Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Obliix Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

A classic bouquet and palate…

2024, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Obliix, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, vegan, 90 Points

Old Coach Road by the Seifried Family Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Nelson

Old Coach Road by the Seifried Family Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Nelson

Pungent, ripe and fruity with a varietal bouquet and…

2026, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Old Coach Road, Seifried Family, Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson, 90 Points

Old Coach Road by the Seifried Family Pinot Gris 2026, Nelson

Old Coach Road by the Seifried Family Pinot Gris 2026, Nelson

Classic styling from the Seifried team…

2026, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Old Coach Road, Seifried Family, pinot gris, Nelson, 90 Points

Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvée NV, New Zealand

Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvée NV, New Zealand

Nice weight and intensity with …

NV, SparklingCameron DouglasSeptember 19, 2026Lindauer, Special Reserve, Brut Cuvée, New Zealand