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.
De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Noir 2025
You don't find drinkable Pinot Noir for $10 often. Campbell Mattinson's honest take on a refreshing De Bortoli bargain — 86 points.
Butchers Friend Buttery Chardonnay 2025
A genuinely buttery $16 Chardonnay from the Barossa — scored 89 points, and a standout on Campbell Mattinson's Best Value wine list.
Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2022
Mattinson review of Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2022.
Blackstone Paddock Limited Release Margaret River Chardonnay 2024
Mattinson review of Blackstone Paddock Limited Release Chardonnay Margaret River 2024.
Best’s Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Mattinson review of Best’s Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon 2022.
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.