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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Posts in 2023

Pyramid Valley Chardonnay 2023, North Canterbury

Pyramid Valley Chardonnay 2023, North Canterbury

Delicious on the palate with complex flavours and textures.

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Pyramid Valley, chardonnay, North Canterbury

Pyramid Valley Mānatu Chardonnay 2023, Central Otago

Pyramid Valley Mānatu Chardonnay 2023, Central Otago

Taut and youthful with a positive reduction highlight - so plenty of time to cellar

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Pyramid Valley, Mānatu, chardonnay, Central Otago

Smith & Sheth CRU Syrah 2023, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay

Smith & Sheth CRU Syrah 2023, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay

A powerful, varietal and vibrant bouquet

2023, SyrahCameron DouglasMarch 30, 2025Smith & Sheth, CRU, syrah, Heretaunga, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Smith & Sheth CRU Chardonnay 2023, Waitaki

Smith & Sheth CRU Chardonnay 2023, Waitaki

Complex, intriguing and worth exploring

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 29, 2025Smith & Sheth, CRU, chardonnay, Waitaki

Smith & Sheth CRU Chardonnay 2023, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay

Smith & Sheth CRU Chardonnay 2023, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay

It’s so totally drinkable

2023, ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 29, 2025Smith & Sheth, CRU, chardonnay, Heretaunga, Hawkes Bay, Hawke's Bay

Framingham F-Series Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Framingham F-Series Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Youthful, complex and layered

2023, AMW, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 29, 2025Framingham, F-Series, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Delta Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Delta Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry, textured and fleshy mouthfeel

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 29, 2025Delta Estate, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Domaine Thomson 'Aspiring' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Domaine Thomson 'Aspiring' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Aromas of ripe dark red berries then plum, then soil then flowers

2023, Organic, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 28, 2025Domain Thomson, Aspiring, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Organic, Vegan friendly

W5 Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough

W5 Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough

Dry, textured with a lees and fruity core

2023, Pinot Gris, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 28, 2025Mt Olympus, W5, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 'Blind Block' 29 Albariño 2023, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 'Blind Block' 29 Albariño 2023, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

A compact bouquet of fresh stone fruits and citrus, layers of mineral and a definitive saline scent

2023, Albariño, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 28, 2025Saint Clair Family Estate, Pioneer Block, Blind Block, 29, Albariño, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Odd One Out Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Odd One Out Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

An inviting bouquet of peaches and cream with a vanilla note a

2023, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 27, 2025Odd One Out, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Barton & Guestier Vouvray 2023, France

Barton & Guestier Vouvray 2023, France

Made with Chenin Blanc the bouquet can be nothing but that variety with scents of steely chalky baked apple

2023, Chenin Blanc, VouvrayCameron DouglasMarch 27, 2025Barton & Guestier, Vouvray, chenin blanc, France

Tunante de Azabache Tempranillo 2023, Rioja, Spain

Tunante de Azabache Tempranillo 2023, Rioja, Spain

Classic, fruity, varietal and enticing

2023, Rioja, Tempranillo, VeganCameron DouglasMarch 22, 2025Tunante de Azabache, Tempranillo, Vegan, Rioja, Spain

Māori Point Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Māori Point Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Complex and engaging

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 22, 2025Māori Point, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Vegan friendly

Rock Ferry Wines ‘3rd Rock’ Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough

Rock Ferry Wines ‘3rd Rock’ Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough

A wine of weight and texture, and fruit intensity

2023, Pinot GrisCameron DouglasMarch 19, 2025Rock Ferry

Cawte’s Cave Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough.

Cawte’s Cave Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough.

A satin touch on the palate then a rush of acidity and fruit flavours

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMarch 19, 2025Cawte's, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Rock Ferry Wines ‘Brookby Springs Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

Rock Ferry Wines ‘Brookby Springs Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough

As the wine becomes ambient the mouthfeel becomes more precise with the acid line driving flavours across the palate.

2023, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasMarch 19, 2025Rock Ferry, Sauvignon Blanc, 2023, Brookby Springs, Marlborough

Te Kano Blanc de Noir 2023, Central Otago

Te Kano Blanc de Noir 2023, Central Otago

Refreshing and crisp with an aperitif quality

2023, Blanc de Noir, Organic, VeganCameron DouglasMarch 18, 2025Te Kano, Blanc de Noir, Central Otago, Organic, Vegan