Veuve D'Argent Brut Chardonnay Tradition, NV, France

Bright, fresh, fruity and precise bouquet of apple and lemon with a mild lees and ginger spice….

Chardonnay, Sparkling, Non Vintage, NVCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2023Veuve D'Argent, Chardonnay, NV, France

Hawkesbridge Methode Traditionnelle Brut NV, Marlborough

The bouquet is filled with aromas of fresh apple and white fleshed stone fruits, a mild autolysis complexity and enticing youthful energy….

Paritua 'Isabella' Late Harvest Semillon Sauvignon Blanc NV, Hawkes Bay

Aromas of ripe apricot flesh and mango, treacle and suggestion of maple syrup….

Champagne Charles Hubert Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs NV, France

Complex bouquet with a toasty white nut quality then scents of peach and strawberry, citrus and cold apple. Youthful and enticing….

Champagne, Non Vintage, NV, Blanc de BlancsCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2022Champagne Charles Hubert, NV, France, Blanc de Blancs, Brut

Champagne Roger Manceaux Premier Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs NV, France

A fine biscuity bouquet with aromas of lemon and crisp red apple, moments of white strawberry and chalk-like white clay quality….

Black Barn Vineyards Sparkling Rosé NV, Hawkes Bay

A delicate bouquet of flowers and light fruits of cherry and strawberry, enticing and fresh….

Non Vintage, NV, Sparkling, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasDecember 21, 2022Black Barn Vineyards, Black Barn, NV, Hawkes Bay, Sparkling Wine

Concha Y Toro 'Frontera' Carmenere NV, Chile

Non Vintage, NV, CarmenereCameron DouglasDecember 13, 2022Concha Y Toro, Carmenere, NV, Chile

Concha Y Toro 'Frontera' Cabernet Sauvignon NV, Chile

Aromas and flavours of roasted plums, hay and bell peppers, there’s a light tobacco quality and floral highlight….

Cabernet Sauvignon, Non Vintage, NVCameron DouglasDecember 13, 2022Concha Y Toro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, NV

Concha Y Toro 'Frontera' Pinot Noir NV, Chile

Fragrant, fruity, fresh and simple wine with aromas and flavours of plums and dark cherry….

NV, Non Vintage, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasDecember 13, 2022Concha Y Toro, Pinot Noir, NV, Chile

Tempus Two Prosecco NV Sparkling Wine, Australia

Bright and clear with a persistent bead, armas of fresh green and yellow apple, pear and white fleshed stone fruits….

Non Vintage, NV, SparklingCameron DouglasDecember 12, 2022Tempus Two, Australia, NV, Sparkling Wine

Palais de Versailles Blanc de Blancs Brut Vin Mousseux NV, Cote d'Or, France

A plush, ripe and fruituy bouquet with aromas of pears and apple with moments of white peach….

Non Vintage, NV, SparklingCameron DouglasDecember 12, 2022Palais de Versailles, Blanc de Blancs, Vin Mousseux, NV, Cote d' Or, France, Charmat

Dunes and Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine NV, South Australia

There’s a pale apricot hue to this wine leading to a bouquet of red apple and peach, ripe citrus and a leesy autolysis quality….

Concha Y Toro 'Frontera' Shiraz NV, Chile

Varietal, ripe and fruity bouquet with scents of raspberry and plums, some black currant and vanilla and clove spices with a violet and mild wood quality….

Non Vintage, NV, ShirazCameron DouglasDecember 11, 2022Concha Y Toro, Shiraz, Chile, NV

Emotion Vin Rosé 'Mediterranée NV , France IGP

Aromas and flavours of peaches and apricots, fresh red apple flesh and moments of tropical fruits….

NV, Non Vintage, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasDecember 11, 2022Emotion, Rosé, Rose, France, NV, MDCV

Urlar 'The Mediator' Late Harvest NV, Gladstone

Aromas and flavours of apricots and apple, some treacle and apple tart tatin. Acidity delivers contrast to the juicy fleshy fruit flavours….

Late Harvest styleCameron DouglasDecember 10, 2022Urlar, The Mediator, Late Harvest, NV, Gladstone

Villa Maria Sparkling Cuvée Brut NZ, New Zealand

Ready for Summer 2023 this wine showcases a fresh crisp and apple citrus centric bouquet and palate….

Non Vintage, NV, SparklingCameron DouglasDecember 7, 2022Villa Maria, NV, Sparkling Wine

The Uncommon Wine of New Zealand Bubbly Rosé Wine Pinot Noir NV

Flavours of light red fruits from cherry to strawberry, some red quince and a whisper of raspberry fills the senses.

Rosé, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasNovember 28, 2022The Uncommon Wine of New Zealand, NV

The Uncommon Wine of New Zealand Bubbly White Wine Sauvignon Blanc NV

Classic aromatics of tropical fruits and fresh herbs, lemon and apple mango combinations. Bright, fresh and youthful….

Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasNovember 28, 2022The Uncommon Wine of New Zealand, NV

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