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 Pinot Noir

Carrick 'The Magnetic' Organic Pinot Noir 2022, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Carrick 'The Magnetic' Organic Pinot Noir 2022, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Delicious

2022, Organic, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 8, 2025Carrick, The Magnetic, Organic, Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Duck Hunter Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

Duck Hunter Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough

An excellent bouquet, ripe, fruity and varietal with fresh raspberry and black cherry

2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 8, 2025Duck Hunter, Pinot Noir, Vegan friendly, Marlborough

Te Kano Kin Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Te Kano Kin Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Varietal and ripe with aromas of red cherry and strawberry, there’s a mix of wood scents and lees spice

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 8, 2025Te Kano, Kin, Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Gold Digger Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Gold Digger Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Aromas of cherry and raspberry, dried herb and old barrel spices of clove and vanilla

2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2025Gold Digger, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Maori Point, Vegan friendly

The Boneline Waimanu Pinot Noir 2021, Waipara

The Boneline Waimanu Pinot Noir 2021, Waipara

Great colour, great bouquet, attractive and enticing

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2025The Boneline, Waimanu, Pinot Noir, Waipara

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Ripe, pure fruited, fresh and classic

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2025Villa Maria, Cellar Selection, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

A very generous bouquet of ripe red berry fruits, raspberry and plum

2023, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2025Lake Chalice, The Falcon, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Mills Reef Winery Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Mills Reef Winery Reserve Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

An enticing bouquet of ripe red berry fruits and wood smoke, some barrel spices and

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2025Mills Reef Winery, Mills Reef, Reserve, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Caythorpe Family Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Caythorpe Family Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

An attractive bouquet and palate

2023, AMW, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2025Caythorpe Family Estate, Caythorpe, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir Aged Release 2015, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir Aged Release 2015, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Fantastic wine

2015, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 5, 2025Pegasus Bay, Prima Donna, Aged Release, Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir 2015, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir 2015, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Delicious on the palate, balanced, dry and textured

2015, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 5, 2025Pegasus Bay, Aged Release, Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Tatty Bogler Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley, North Otago

Tatty Bogler Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley, North Otago

The signature of Waitaki Valley wine soils is firm in the bouquet framed by…

2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasMarch 2, 2025Tatty Bogler, Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley, North Otago, Vegan friendly

Black Cottage Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Black Cottage Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough

Delicious on the palate…

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasMarch 2, 2025Black Cottage, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Combe Rocher Réserve Pinot Noir 2023, France

Combe Rocher Réserve Pinot Noir 2023, France

Polished and fresh on the palate…

2023, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasFebruary 23, 2025Combe Rocher, Réserve, Pinot Noir, France

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2022, Martinborough

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2022, Martinborough

A delicious wine to melt your palate into. …

2022, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasFebruary 23, 2025Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir, Martinborough

ROHE Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

ROHE Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

Dry, textured with tannins and plenty of acidity frame the fruit core

2023, AMW, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasFebruary 23, 2025ROHE, Southern Valleys, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Give this wine time to relax in glass and open out - it will reward your sense

2021, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasFebruary 23, 2025Lawson's Dry Hills, Reserve, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

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