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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 Ihumatao

Villa Maria 'Ihumatao' Chardonnay 2022, Auckland

Aromas and flavours of fresh peach and nectarine, then a sweeter citrus note followed by barrel spices and nut and butter quality….

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasAugust 26, 2023Villa Maria, Ihumatao, Chardonnay, 2022, Auckland

Villa Maria Single Vineyard Ihumātao Chardonnay 2020, Auckland

Pure, soft, ripe, fruit-laden bouquet with aromas of fresh white peach and red apple flesh, vanilla cream and apricot, clay earthy suggestions and fine toasty wood layers.

ChardonnayCameron DouglasSeptember 23, 2021Villa Maria, Ihumatao, 96 Points, Outstanding, Auckland