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 2021

Running with Bulls Garnacha 2021, Barossa, Australia

Running with Bulls Garnacha 2021, Barossa, Australia

Dry on the palate with fine chalky tannins and ….

2021, Grenache, GarnachaCameron DouglasJuly 14, 2025Running With Bulls, Garnacha, Grenache, Barossa, Australia

Wet Jacket 'Aurora' Legacy Syrah 2021, Bendigo, Central Otago

Wet Jacket 'Aurora' Legacy Syrah 2021, Bendigo, Central Otago

Dry and quite delicious

2021, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Wet Jacket, Aurora Legacy, syrah, Bendigo, Central Otago

Mission 'Jewelstone' Syrah 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Mission 'Jewelstone' Syrah 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Complex and lengthy

2021, Gimblett Gravels, SyrahCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025Mission Estate, Jewelstone, syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

River Delta Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

River Delta Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of red plums and cherry

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJuly 13, 2025River Delta, Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Vinho Regional Alentejano Terras Lusas Vinho Tinto 2021, Adega de Redondo, Portugal

Vinho Regional Alentejano Terras Lusas Vinho Tinto 2021, Adega de Redondo, Portugal

Youthful, ripe and fruity

2021, Red blend, Red WineCameron DouglasJuly 10, 2025Vinho Regional Alentejano, Terras Lusas, Vinho Tinto, Adega de Redondo, Portugal, Red Wine

Marlborough Sun Merlot 2021, Marlborough

Marlborough Sun Merlot 2021, Marlborough

Flavours of plum and boysenberry and blackberry framed by fine tannins

2021, MerlotCameron DouglasJuly 10, 2025Marlborough Sun, merlot, Marlborough

Echelon by Spy Valley Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Marlborough

Echelon by Spy Valley Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Marlborough

Crisp and dry, well made and lengthy

2021, Méthode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025Echelon, Methode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

B & G Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve 2021, France

B & G Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve 2021, France

Dry with fine easy tannins and plenty of acidity for freshness and style, fruit flavours and spice add depth

2021, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025B&G, Barton & Guestier, cabernet sauvignon, Réserve, France

B & G Merlot Réserve 2021, France

B & G Merlot Réserve 2021, France

Balanced, well made and ready

2021, MerlotCameron DouglasJune 21, 2025B&G, Barton & Guestier, merlot, Réserve, France

Wild Olive by the Angove Family Organic Shiraz 2021, McLaren Vale, South Australia

Wild Olive by the Angove Family Organic Shiraz 2021, McLaren Vale, South Australia

Juicy and fleshy textures with fine tannins

2021, Organic, Shiraz, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 20, 2025Wild Olive, Angove Family Winemakers, Organic, shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Vegan friendly

Whitehaven 'Greg' Single Vineyard PInot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Whitehaven 'Greg' Single Vineyard PInot Noir 2021, Marlborough

Southern Valleys single vineyard fruit are expressed through scents of…

2021, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Whitehaven, Greg, Pinot Noir, 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Shelter Belt Single Vineyard' Chardonnay 2021, Marlborough

Jackson Estate 'Shelter Belt Single Vineyard' Chardonnay 2021, Marlborough

Full-bodied, satin cream texture and packed with flavour

2021, ChardonnayCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Jackson Estate, Shelter Belt, Single Vineyard, chardonnay, Marlborough

Paritua Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Hawke's Bay

Paritua Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Hawke's Bay

Aromas of ripeness and concentration, dark berries and barrel smoke

2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Paritua, Single Vineyard, cabernet sauvignon, Hawke's Bay, Organic

Te Kano Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Te Kano Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Complex, youthful and taut

2021, Pinot Noir, OrganicCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Te Kano, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Organic

Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay

Spices of clove and baking spices reflect the barrel selection as well a poised reductive quality,

2021, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 14, 2025Soljans Estate, Barrique Reserve, syrah, Hawke's Bay

Cable Bay Estate Vineyard 'Five Hills' Malbec Merlot 2021, Waiheke Island

Cable Bay Estate Vineyard 'Five Hills' Malbec Merlot 2021, Waiheke Island

Delicious, taut and youthful

2021, Malbec MerlotCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Cable Bay, Estate Vineyard, Five Hills, Malbec Merlot, Waiheke Island

Cable Bay Estate Vineyard Syrah 2021, Waiheke Island

Cable Bay Estate Vineyard Syrah 2021, Waiheke Island

Firm, dry, taut and concentrated

2021, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Cable Bay, Estate Vineyard, syrah, Waiheke Island

Alpha Domus 'The Aerofoil' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

Alpha Domus 'The Aerofoil' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay

There’s no mistaking the bouquet

2021, Cabernet SauvignonCameron DouglasJune 11, 2025Alpha Domus, The Aerofoil, cabernet sauvignon, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay