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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Matahiwi Estate Blanc de Blanc NV, New Zealand

Matahiwi Estate Blanc de Blanc NV, New Zealand

Very bright and fruity…

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Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough

A very enticing bouquet of freshness and power, classic …

2026, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasOctober 13, 2026Lake Chalice, Sauvignon Blanc, 2026, Marlborough

Delta Estate 'Hatters Hill' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Delta Estate 'Hatters Hill' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

A lovely bouquet of fresh citrus and…

2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 12, 2026Delta Estate, Hatters Hill, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Delta Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough

Delta Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough

An excellent bouquet, classic, ripe, fresh and pungent…

2026, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 12, 2026Delta Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Vegan friendly, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Invivo Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago

Invivo Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago

A ripe and red fruited bouquet with aromas and flavours of …

2025, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 12, 2026Invivo, pinot noir, Central Otago

Graham Norton GN Rosé 2026, New Zealand

Graham Norton GN Rosé 2026, New Zealand

Plush, ripe and very fruity…

2026, Rosé, RoseCameron DouglasOctober 12, 2026Graham Norton, GN, Rosé, New Zealand, Invivo & Co, rose

Waiana Estate 'Indian Summer' Rosé 2026, Tuki Tuki Valley, Hawke's Bay

Waiana Estate 'Indian Summer' Rosé 2026, Tuki Tuki Valley, Hawke's Bay

A fresh, vibrant and fruity bouquet with scents of …

2026, Rosé, RoseCameron DouglasOctober 12, 2026Waiana Estate, Indian Summer, Rosé, Tuki Tuki Valley, Hawke's Bay, rose

Tony Bish 'Kōkako' Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay

Tony Bish 'Kōkako' Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay

A beautiful wine, with an elegance and clarity of fruit, mineral and site…

2025, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 9, 2026Tony Bish, Kōkako, Single Vineyard, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, Vegan friendly, Kokako

Mélange 'du Champ' Pinot Gris Viognier 2025, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Mélange 'du Champ' Pinot Gris Viognier 2025, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

A delicious wine with texture led palate…

2025, Pinot Gris Viognier, White blendCameron DouglasOctober 8, 2026Mélange, du Champ, Pinot Gris Viognier, White Blend, Raupo Vineyard, Marlborough

Babich 'Irongate' Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 2019, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Babich 'Irongate' Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 2019, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

There’s no mistaking the bouquet of …

2019, Merlot Cabernet Franc, Red blend, Gimblett GravelsCameron DouglasOctober 8, 2026Babich, Irongate, Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc, Red Blend, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Ayrburn Pinot Noir 2023, Bendigo, Central Otago

Ayrburn Pinot Noir 2023, Bendigo, Central Otago

A delicious wine with a bouquet of …

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 8, 2026Ayrburn, pinot noir, Bendigo, Central Otago

Ayrburn 'Bonnet Rouge' Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

Ayrburn 'Bonnet Rouge' Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago

An allure of crushed black currant berries, boysenberry and pomegranate juice…

2024, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 8, 2026Ayrburn, Bonnet Rouge, pinot noir, Central Otago

Babich Chardonnay 2026, Hawke's Bay

Babich Chardonnay 2026, Hawke's Bay

A wine framed by scents of peach and apple with…

2026, ChardonnayCameron DouglasOctober 8, 2026Babich, chardonnay, Hawke's Bay

Montford Rosé 2026, Marlborough

Montford Rosé 2026, Marlborough

Crisp and fleshy, just dry and fruity …

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Lake Chalice 'The Raptor' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Raptor' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Ready for summer …

2025, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasOctober 6, 2026Lake Chalice, The Raptor, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Vegan friendly, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Emma Marris Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough

Emma Marris Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough

An enticing bouquet and palate …

2026, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 6, 2026Emma Marris, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, vegan

Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough

Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough

There’s no mistaking the pungency and power…

2026, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasOctober 6, 2026Leefield Station, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine, vegan

The Ned 'Skyscraper' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Waihopai, Marlborough

The Ned 'Skyscraper' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Waihopai, Marlborough

A plush, ripe and enticing expression…

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