Buttercream Chardonnay 2022, Napa, California, USA

A bouquet of ripe stone fruits and whipped cream, there’s a layer of spice and…

2022, ChardonnayCameron DouglasAugust 24, 2024Buttercream, Chardonnay, 2022, Napa, California, USA, C Family Wines

Pacificana Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2021, California, USA

Bold and fruity bouquet laced with scents of burnt butter and tropical fruits, red apple and sweet grapefruit….

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 29, 2024Pacificana, Chardonnay, 2021, California, USA

Penfolds 'Bin 704' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, USA

I have long admired Penfolds - as a company and with an excellent range of wines. This Bin 704 is an excellent example of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley - it boasts a bouquet of dark berries and baked plums, clove and vanilla pod, there’s plenty of new wood and toasty smoky tones showcasing the youth this wine still holds onto….

2019, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasSeptember 10, 2023Penfolds, Bin 704, Napa Valley, 2019, USA, California

SoMa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, USA

Dark core of purple and ruby leading to a pinkish rim. Aromas of dark blackberry and roasted Doris plum, chocolate and baking spices of clove and vanilla, violets and cigar box tobacco then toasty barrel smoky qualities….

2019, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasSeptember 7, 2023SoMa Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019, Napa Valley, California, USA

McManis Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, River Junction AVA, California, USA

A classic bouquet in many ways with scents of oak and tropical fruits of banana and mango then toasty wood with vanilla and roasted nut….

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasSeptember 6, 2023McManis Family Vineyards, California, Chardonnay, 2021, USA

Alice's Vineyard 'Trent's Home Run' Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Rogue Valley, Oregon, USA

Ripe, concentrated, powerful and varietal, a wine with a big bouquet and persistent package of aromas….

2009, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasJuly 10, 2023Alice's Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009, Oregon, USA

Dark Horse Chardonnay 2020, California, USA

Scents of fresh red apple and peach, some vanilla moments from oak, white nectarine, a baked brazil-nut butter quality and youthful energy….

2020, ChardonnayCameron DouglasOctober 21, 2022Dark Horse, Chardonnay, chardonnay, 2020, California, USA

Cristom Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley (375ml)

An ageing example with aromas of fresh and dried fruits, some fine herb quallities….

Pacificana Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2020, California, USA

Aromas and flavours of fresh yellow apple, pear and stone fruits. After 2 minutes in glass a grapefruit vanilla custard suggestion begins to emerge….

2020, ChardonnayCameron DouglasApril 22, 2022Pacificana, 2020, Chardonnay, California, USA

Artezin Old Vine Zinfandel 2019, Mendocino, California, USA

Five spice and blackberry fruits, dark plum and sweet oak with toasty vanilla and clove suggestions. Some cassis and blue fruit layers as well as tart cherry….

2019, ZinfandelCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Artezin, Old Vine, Mendocino, California, USA, 2019

Match Book Estate Bottled Petite Sirah 2020, Dunnigan Hills, California

Aromas of black ciurrant and black pepper, dark baking spices of oak and clay, some cassis and olive, vanilla and sweet oak….

2020, Petite SirahCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022Match Book, Dunnigan Hills, California, USA, 2020, 92 Points, Premium

McManis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2020, Lodi, California, USA

Ripe, varietal, fruity and youthul bouquet. Aromas of plum and red cherry, some dark red apple and red currants….

2020, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022McManis, McManis Family Vineyards, Lodi, California, USA, pinot noir, 2020

McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2020, Lodi, California, USA

Aromas and flavours of dark cherry and plum, some boysenberry jam and suggestions of five spice and violets….

2020, ZinfandelCameron DouglasApril 17, 2022McManis Family Vineyards, McManis, 2020, California, USA, Lodi, 92 Points, Premium

La Crema Chardonnay 2020, Monterey, California, USA

Classic California Chardonnay bouquet with aromas of fresh yellow appleand pear, vanilla and cream custard, a some fine toasty wood layers and a butter cream roundness….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 27, 2022La Crema, Monterey, California, USA, 92 Points, Premium

Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2019, California, USA

Classic warm climate California aromas of Chardonnay with scents from apple to peach and apricot to melon then vanilla and creamy custard, baked nut and burnt butter….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasMarch 19, 2022Kendall Jackson, California, USA, 93 Points, Excellent