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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Duff Blewitt Springs Grenache 2025
A light, perfumed, ethereal Blewitt Springs grenache – Campbell Mattinson’s 94-point review of Duff Blewitt Springs Grenache 2025. Tension and flow, in beautiful balance.
Duff Wines SFAR 2026
“As fascinating as it is delicious” – Campbell Mattinson’s 93-point review of Duff Wines SFAR 2026, a daring Hunter Valley blend of Semillon, Fiano, Albariño and Riesling.
Briar Ridge Limited Release BDX 2024
A leafy, juicy Wrattonbully Bordeaux blend – Campbell Mattinson’s 92+ point review of Briar Ridge Limited Release BDX 2024. Medium-bodied, sinewy, and set to cellar well.
Duff Wines Rizza 2026
“A special wine” – Campbell Mattinson’s 94-point review of Duff Wines Rizza 2026, a rare, wild-fermented, oak-aged Hunter Valley Riesling that keeps you on your toes.
Briar Ridge Block 6 Pinot Noir 2025
A fragrant yet structured Orange region Pinot Noir – Campbell Mattinson’s 91+ point review of Briar Ridge Block 6 Pinot Noir 2025, with power, grip and room to grow.
Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2026
A pure, textural, aromatic Hunter Valley Semillon – Campbell Mattinson’s 93+ point review of Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2026. A classic now-or-later style.
Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 2019
“Powerful, yet savoury, yet beautifully structured.” Campbell Mattinson’s 96-point review of Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 2019 – an icon Grampians Shiraz in sensational shape.
Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot 2017
“It’s charming.” Campbell Mattinson’s 91-point review of Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot 2017 – a fully mature Grampians Cabernet Merlot, ready to drink now.
Otway Wines Chimera Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé 2023
A copper-crimson, characterful Geelong sparkling rosé – Campbell Mattinson’s 89-point review of Otway Wines Chimera Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé 2023. Lots of flavour, real grip.
Otway Wines Reserve Pinot Noir 2024
“You’d be hard-pressed to find a more savoury pinot noir.” Campbell Mattinson’s 92+ point review of Otway Wines Reserve Pinot Noir 2024 – a complex Geelong Pinot for the table.
Otway Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2024
A rich yet direct Geelong Chardonnay with real staying power – Campbell Mattinson’s 93+ point review of Otway Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2024. Well worth cellaring.
Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
“As complex as it is powerful… quite a pinot noir.” Campbell Mattinson’s 95-point review of the museum-release Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir 2017, from the Yarra Valley.
Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2018
“An incredible chardonnay” with a decade-plus ahead – Campbell Mattinson’s 96-point review of the museum-release Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2018, from Margaret River.
Yering Station Chardonnay 2016
Remarkably youthful and delicious at 10 years old – Campbell Mattinson’s 93-point review of the museum-release Yering Station Chardonnay 2016, a Yarra Valley eye-opener.
Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2024
“A rock-solid release” – Campbell Mattinson’s 94-point review of Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2024, a Macedon Ranges Pinot of perfume, power and structure. Cellars well, drinks well now.
Wilimee Granite Pinot Noir 2025
“Fabulous… wine isn’t about scores.” Campbell Mattinson’s 95-point review of Wilimee Granite Pinot Noir 2025 – a complex, finely balanced Macedon Ranges Pinot, just 50 dozen made.
Wilimee Cambrian Pinot Noir 2025
“The kind of pinot that sends you scurrying to your notebook.” Campbell Mattinson’s 95-point review of Wilimee Cambrian Pinot Noir 2025 – a superb Macedon Ranges Pinot.
Wilimee Cambrian Chardonnay 2025
“Captivating, if not electrifying… it will polarise.” Campbell Mattinson’s 94-point review of Wilimee Cambrian Chardonnay 2025 – a flinty, dramatic Macedon Ranges Chardonnay.
Savaterre Pinot Noir 2024
“It’s wonderful. That’s what it is. Wonderful.” Campbell Mattinson’s 96-point review of Savaterre Pinot Noir 2024 – a complex, joyous Beechworth Pinot Noir.
Curly Flat Reserve Pinot Noir 2024
“A seductive pinot noir” that promises to be seriously good – Campbell Mattinson’s 93+ point review of Curly Flat Reserve Pinot Noir 2024, from the Macedon Ranges. Cellar it.
