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 tagged Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock 'White Knuckle Hill' Pinot Noir 2013, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock 'White Knuckle Hill' Pinot Noir 2013, Central Hawke's Bay

A smooth finely textured palate

2013, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasFebruary 23, 2025Lime Rock, White Knuckle Hill, Pinot Noir, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2013, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2013, Central Hawke's Bay

Dry and textured on the palate with fine grained tannins and acidity framing flavours of berries and plums, spices and wood smoke…

2013, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasFebruary 22, 2025Lime Rock, Pinot Noir, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock 'Coquina' Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock 'Coquina' Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Central Hawke's Bay

Ripe, fruity, varietal and developing

2020, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasFebruary 22, 2025Lime Rock, Coquina, Sauvignon Blanc, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2021, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2021, Central Hawke's Bay

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 12, 2024Lime Rock, Pinot Noir, Central Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2015, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2015, Central Hawke's Bay

2015, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 12, 2024Lime Rock, Pinot Noir, Central Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2009, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2009, Central Hawke's Bay

A developed bouquet with an oxidative old-world type scent package, clay and…

2009, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2023Lime Rock, Pinot Noir, Central Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2008, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2008, Central Hawke's Bay

A fully developed bouquet and palate with aromas and flavours of english tea and…

2008, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2023Lime Rock, Pinot Noir, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock 'White Knuckle Hill' Pinot Noir 2007, Central Hawke's Bay

Lime Rock 'White Knuckle Hill' Pinot Noir 2007, Central Hawke's Bay

Complex, developed, varietal and enticing bouquet of baking spices then dark cherry flesh, pressed rose petals and autumnal leaves….

2007, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2023Lime Rock, White Knuckle Hill, Pinot Noir, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay, Central Hawke's Bay