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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Lawson's Dry Hills The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Lawson's Dry Hills The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry, fresh, textured and delicious

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasApril 21, 2025Lawson's Dry Hills, The Pioneer, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan

Astrolabe Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

Astrolabe Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

An excellent example

2023, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasApril 18, 2025Astrolabe, chardonnay, Marlborough, Vegan

Hunter's Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Hunter's Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry and rather delicious

2023, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasApril 18, 2025Hunter's, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan

Astrolabe Sleepers Vineyard Kekerengu Coast Albariño 2024, Marlborough

Astrolabe Sleepers Vineyard Kekerengu Coast Albariño 2024, Marlborough

Refreshing, saline and fruity

2024, Albariño, VeganCameron DouglasApril 17, 2025Astrolabe, Sleepers Vineyard, Kekerengu Coast, Albariño, Marlborough, Vegan

Montsablé 'L'Esprit du Lieu' Réserve Chardonnay 2022, Haute Vallée de L’Aude, France

Montsablé 'L'Esprit du Lieu' Réserve Chardonnay 2022, Haute Vallée de L’Aude, France

Immediately the wine touches the palate flavours of baked stone fruit and grapefruit peel are revealed

2022, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasApril 17, 2025Montsablé, L'Esprit du Lieu, Reserve, Haute Vallée de L’Aude, France, Vegan

Jackson Estate 'Alayna' Pinot Rosé 2024, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Alayna' Pinot Rosé 2024, Marlborough

A vibrant hue of red with a glow of translucency leads to a bouquet of fresh strawberry and raspberry

2024, Pinot Rosé, VeganCameron DouglasApril 16, 2025Jackson Estate, Alayna, Pinot Noir Rosé, Vegan, Marlborough

Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 2024, South Australia

Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 2024, South Australia

Immediately drinkable with tasty flavours of strawberry and cherry flesh

2024, Rosé, Sangiovese, Vegan, Sangiovese RoséCameron DouglasApril 13, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Sangiovese Rosé, Rosé, South Australia, Vegan

Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2022, South Australia

Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2022, South Australia

…bright, fruity and lively

2022, Shiraz Viognier, VeganCameron DouglasApril 13, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Shiraz Viognier, South Australia, Vegan

Y Series Lighter Cuvée NV, South Australia

Y Series Lighter Cuvée NV, South Australia

Balanced and well made

Lighter Cuvée, Vegan, Sparkling, Lower AlcoholCameron DouglasApril 13, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Lighter, Cuvée, South Australia, Vegan

Yalumba Y Series Lighter Pinot Grigio 2024, South Australia

Yalumba Y Series Lighter Pinot Grigio 2024, South Australia

An expressive bouquet with a refreshing white and green pear scent, apple and warm citrus peel quality.

2024, Lower Alcohol, Pinot Grigio, VeganCameron DouglasApril 12, 2025Yalumba, Y Series, Lighter, Pinot Grigio, South Australia, Vegan

Greystone Pinot Noir 2021, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Greystone Pinot Noir 2021, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

I always recognise the signature of limestone as part of the bouquet in wines from GS

2021, Organic, Pinot Noir, VeganCameron DouglasMarch 28, 2025Greystone, Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, Organic, Vegan

Waimea Chardonnay 2024, Nelson

Waimea Chardonnay 2024, Nelson

An intriguing and complex bouquet

2024, Chardonnay, VeganCameron DouglasMarch 28, 2025waimea, chardonnay, Nelson, Vegan

Waimea Albariño 2024, Nelson

Waimea Albariño 2024, Nelson

Bright, fresh, fruity and varietal

Albariño, 2024, VeganCameron DouglasMarch 28, 2025waimea, Albariño, Nelson, Vegan

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

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

3Sixty2 Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough

3Sixty2 Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough

I love the bouquet that unfolds in this example

2020, Sauvignon Blanc, VeganCameron DouglasMarch 17, 20253Sixty2, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Vegan

Astrolabe Grovetown Spätlese Riesling 2024, Marlborough

Astrolabe Grovetown Spätlese Riesling 2024, Marlborough

Fragrant, varietal, quiet yet complex

2024, Organic, Riesling, Spätlese, VeganCameron DouglasMarch 11, 2025Astrolabe, Grovetown, Spätlese, riesling, Marlborough, Organic, Vegan

Astrolabe Sleepers Vineyard Kēkerengū Coast Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough

Astrolabe Sleepers Vineyard Kēkerengū Coast Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of fresh pomaceous fruits, apples and pears wit…

2023, Pinot Gris, VeganCameron DouglasMarch 11, 2025Astrolabe, Kēkerengū Coast, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, Sleepers Vineyard, Vegan