Nat White, founder of Main Ridge Estate, dies
The man who started Main Ridge Estate, winemaker and vigneron Nat White, has died. He was by every estimation a legend of Australian wine.
World’s First 100% Certified Organic (Major) Wine Region
In an incredible history-making moment, the Penedès wine appellation in Spain has become the World’s First 100% Certified Organic (Major) Wine Region.
Best Value Pinot Noir of 2026
Campbell Mattinson lists his personal top three Best Value Pinot Noir of 2026.
Three Mattinson images Shortlisted in the World Food Photography Awards 2026
Three of Campbell Mattinson’s images have been shortlisted in the World Food Photography Awards 2026.
Grange La Chapelle 2022 rushed to market
Mattinson tastes and reviews the Grange La Chapelle 2022.
Australia’s Most Expensive Wines of 2026
Australia's most expensive (table) wine in 2026 is either a one-off release from Penfolds, a French-Australian blend from Penfolds-La Chapelle, or the annual superstar release of Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2022.
Blood on the Werkstatt floor: The story of a heart-breaking winery accident
A winery accident has put one of Australia’s brightest wine producers in financial jeopardy.
The sad passing of Yangarra winemaker Peter Fraser, 51 (1974-2025)
Yangarra winemaker Peter Fraser, 51, has sadly been found dead in his Clarendon home.
My Marco Lubiana journey starts now
Marco Lubiana has had his own wine label since 2018, but I’m only catching up with it now.
A Photography Festival in a Wine Region?
A photography festival in a wine region raised questions for Campbell Mattinson.
How sustainable is Californian wine? Video feature
Earlier this year I spent five days travelling from Los Angeles to San Fransisco – following California’s Central Coast regions – to look at ongoing efforts to make the Californian wine industry more sustainable. This 10-minute video gives some idea of the what, the how, and of the impact of this trip had on me.
Portrait of Georgian winemaker, Iago Bitarishvili
Portrait of Georgian winemaker Iago Bitarishvili by Campbell Mattinson.
Came for the wine, left with the water
Mattinson falls in love with Borjomi Mineral Water, from Georgia.
Ori Marani, Georgia
The wines of Georgia’s Ori Marani winery showcase both elegance and flavour.
Giant Steps Applejack Pinot Noir 2024: How the legend started, and how it now continues
The Applejack Vineyard in the Yarra Valley has slowly but steadily become a legend of modern Australian wine.
Travel: Strawberry jam with a hint of rough-as-guts
Campbell Mattinson discovers a “wine cellar” in the most unlikely of places: a fantasy theme park called Sun World in Danang, Vietnam.
Ten Things You Need to Know about The Penfolds Collection 2025
Ten Things You Need to Know about The Penfolds Collection 2025.