Mattinson Wine Reviews.
Every wine on this page scored 89/100 or better. Every wine was tasted, scored and written up by Campbell Mattinson. Every day, wines are rejected for publication – if it doesn't make the cut, it doesn't appear.
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Juan Cristobal Mendoza Malbec 2025
A robust, characterful Argentine Malbec at $30 – Campbell Mattinson's 91-point review of Juan Cristobal Mendoza Malbec 2025. All wins, as they say.
Head Wines Wilton Hill Shiraz 2024
"Gorgeousness in a bottle." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Head Wines Wilton Hill Shiraz 2024 – a plush, deep, luxurious Barossa Shiraz.
Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz 2024
Plush yet measured, fine-grained and long — Campbell Mattinson's 93+ point review of Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz 2024, a Barossa Shiraz drinking beautifully now.
Deep Woods Estate Hillside Chardonnay 2025
"One of the buys of the year." Campbell Mattinson's 92-point review of Deep Woods Estate Hillside Chardonnay 2025 — a delicious $25 Margaret River Chardonnay.
Head Wines The Brunette Shiraz 2024
"Class from start to finish, and highly seductive." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Head Wines The Brunette Shiraz 2024 – a gorgeous Barossa Shiraz.
Tolpuddle Pinot Noir 2025
"Stand and admire, and sink into." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Tolpuddle Pinot Noir 2025 — structured, generous, and still rising fast. Tasmania.
Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2025."A classic in the making." Campbell Mattinson's 97-point review of Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2025 — exquisite, effortless Tasmanian Chardonnay
Riposte Morningstar Chardonnay 2025
"This is cellar-worthy." Campbell Mattinson rates Riposte Morningstar Chardonnay 2025, from the Adelaide Hills, 93+ points.
Riposte The Katana Chardonnay 2025
"Everything here is in good order, and it’s satisfying," Campbell Mattinson says of Riposte The Katana Chardonnay 2025, Adelaide Hills.
Bekkers Tome 2023
Savoury, fluid and beautiful — Campbell Mattinson's 93+ point review of Bekkers Tome 2023, a complex, drinkable McLaren Vale Cabernet-Shiraz blend.
Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
"A banger." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 — a cool, elegant Napa Cabernet that may be under-appreciated at home.
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 2024
"If I lived in the US, this would be my house pinot." Campbell Mattinson's 93+ point review of Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 2024, from California's Santa Maria Valley.
Curly Flat Chardonnay 2025
Powerful but taut, and built to age — Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Curly Flat Chardonnay 2025, from the Macedon Ranges.
Pirramimma The Descendant Shiraz 2022
A lush, saturated, old-school McLaren Vale Shiraz — Campbell Mattinson's 93+ point review of Pirramimma The Descendant Shiraz 2022.
Clarnette Riesling 2024
A distinctive, savoury Grampians Riesling — Campbell Mattinson's 93-point review of Clarnette Riesling 2024, lees-aged and worked in old oak.
Allegiance Wines Emily Jane Pinot Grigio 2026
Mattinson review of Allegiance Wines Emily Jane Pinot Grigio 2026.
Allegiance Wines The Matron Orange Chardonnay 2026
Mattinson review of Allegiance Wines The Matron Orange Chardonnay 2026.
Michael Hall Mount Torrens Syrah 2024
Michael Hall Mount Torrens Syrah 2024, from the Adelaide Hills, rated 94 points; “This wine is so fresh, so buoyant, and so pretty.”
Russell & Suitor Alejandro Prosecco 2026
Mattinson review of Russell & Suitor Alejandro Prosecco 2026.
Russell & Suitor Ladera Pinot Noir 2025
Mattinson review of Russell & Suitor Ladera Pinot Noir 2025.