Mattinson’s BEST VALUE AUSTRALIAN WINE blog
Welcome to Mattinson’s Best Value Australian Wine blog 2025. All the wines discussed here are available for under $25, preferably under $20, preferably closer to $15. I’m not – I should point out – talking about wines that are “good value compared to other similar wines”, even though that’s a legitimate approach. No. This blog is about up-front, low-cost, high value wines that taste genuinely good to genuine lovers of wine.
Krondorf by K by Krondorf Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Mattinson review of Krondorf by K by Krondorf Cabernet Sauvignon 2023.
Mount Langi Ghiran Pepper Series Shiraz 2023
Mount Langi Ghiran Pepper Series Shiraz 2023 is meaty, smoky and peppery. The 2022 release was good but this is slightly ahead of it. It’s great value at $16.
Red Knot Classified Shiraz 2023
Mattinson independent review of Red Knot Classified Shiraz 2023.
This $16 Barossa red just gatecrashed Australia’s most prestigious wine show
This $16 Barossa red wine has just gatecrashed Australia’s most prestigious wine show. Even better, it often sells for $13.
Eastern Laneway Vintners Shiraz 2024
Mattinson review of Eastern Laneway Vintners Shiraz 2024.
Taylors Special Release Chardonnay 2023
Mattinson review of Taylors Special Release Chardonnay 2023.
Woods Crampton Buttery Chardonnay 2024
Mattinson review of Woods Crampton Buttery Chardonnay 2024.
Big Bear Californian Chardonnay 2022
If you’re looking for the best value flavoursome or “buttery” chardonnay, you won’t find a better value example than this Big Bear Californian Chardonnay.
Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2024
Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2024 is a national treasure.
Tahbilk Marsanne 2024
The 2024 edition of Tahbilk's famous Marsanne is an excellent release. It's a $22 'classic', worthy of the cellar. The question is though: does anyone care?
Bodega Piedra Negra Malbec Reserve 2021
Bodega Piedra Negra Malbec Reserve 2021 is an excellent value red wine from Argentina.
Raw Power Shiraz 2022 is Raw Power Value
Raw Power Shiraz 2022 is outstanding value. It's basically being sold at a wholesale price.
Freya & Jules Riesling 2023
Freya & Jules Riesling 2023 is the most delicious $10 wine on the Australian market.
D’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2021: Best Value
D’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2021 is the best value wine in the d’Arenberg range this year. Full price is $22 but it can often be found at $17.
Best Value: Kirrihill Regional Series Shiraz 2022
Kirrihill Regional Series Shiraz 2022 is good value even at full asking price, but it really rocks if you can pick it up on special.