Mattinson’s Best Value Australian Wines – the under-$25 list
Welcome to Mattinson's Best Value Australian Wines – the under-$25 list. All the wines here are available for under $25, preferably under $20. 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. That job now has its own page: Mattinson's Value Rankings, where every wine I review, at every price, competes on price per point. This blog is different. This is about up-front, low-cost, high value wines that taste genuinely good.
[Many of these wines are exclusive to Aldi stores – here's a running list of every Aldi wine I've reviewed.]
Below is a live list of the highest rated wines – on this site – with a RRP of AU$25 or under. This list is updated regularly. Last updated 31 August, 2026.
Ranked by score
- 93 Briar Ridge Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2025
- 93 Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2023
- 93 Blackstone Paddock Limited Release Margaret River Chardonnay 2024
- 92 Lambrook ALOFT Sauvignon Blanc 2026
- 92 Lambrook ALOFT Pinot Gris 2026
- 92 Wirra Wirra Church Block Shiraz 2024
- 92 Twenty Four Rd Sauvignon Blanc 2025
- 92 Wind River Shiraz 2022
- 91 De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Gamay 2025
- 91 Biscay Road Shiraz 2024
Full reviews of every wine at campbellmattinson.com
Elephant in the Room Buttery Chardonnay 2025
Cheap, cheerful and genuinely good — Campbell Mattinson's 89-point review of the $15 Elephant in the Room Buttery Chardonnay 2025. Ignore the score; it's good buying.
Little Giant Buttery Chardonnay 2025
A fresh, good-value buttery Chardonnay at $20 — Campbell Mattinson's 90-point review of Little Giant Buttery Chardonnay 2025, from the Adelaide Hills.
Little Giant Shiraz 2024
A soft, well-polished $20 Barossa Shiraz — Campbell Mattinson's 89-point review of Little Giant Shiraz 2024. It works nicely, thank you very much.
Xanadu Circa 77 Chardonnay 2025
"Margaret River's best value chardonnay?" Campbell Mattinson's 92-point review of Xanadu Circa 77 Chardonnay 2025 — big flavour, and a bargain at $22.
Little Giant Coonawarra Cabernet 2024
A $20 Coonawarra Cabernet with rare neatness and texture for the price — Campbell Mattinson's 91-point review of Little Giant Coonawarra Cabernet 2024. High value.
Josef Chromy Distant South Pinot Noir 2024
The Pinot Dan Murphy's staff recommend as good value — Campbell Mattinson puts it to the test. His 90-point review of the $20 Josef Chromy Distant South Pinot 2024.
Red Knot Classified GSM 2025
Under $20 and over 90 points — a rare combination. Campbell Mattinson's 91-point review of the $19 Red Knot Classified GSM 2025, exclusive to Dan Murphy's.
Oakridge Over the Shoulder Pinot Noir 2025
A $20 Yarra Valley Pinot with genuine complexity — Campbell Mattinson's 89-point review of Oakridge Over the Shoulder Pinot Noir 2025. Good value.
Balnaves of Coonawarra The Blend 2024
"You should just buy this every year." Campbell Mattinson's 91-point review of Balnaves of Coonawarra The Blend 2024 — a $21 Coonawarra red that never disappoints.
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.
Wirra Wirra Church Block Shiraz 2024
Mattinson review of the high value Wirra Wirra Church Block Shiraz 2024, from McLaren Vale.
Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2025
"Punches above its asking price." Campbell Mattinson's 91-point review of Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2025 — a complex $24 Yarra Valley Pinot.
Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red 2025
"Buy this, it's a beauty." Campbell Mattinson's 91-point review of Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red 2025 — a complex $20 Margaret River Cabernet blend, and rare value.
Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2025
"Twenty bucks well spent." Campbell Mattinson's 91-point review of Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2025 — an old favourite that's gone up a gear this year.
Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2023
In Campbell Mattinson’s review of Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2023 – 93 points – he noted that it’s “excellent” and “top value”.
Wirra Wirra Church Block Grenache Shiraz 2024
Campbell Mattinson’s calls Wirra Wirra Church Block Grenache Shiraz 2024 – rated 92 points – ”a great example of the joy of blending.”
Blackstone Paddock Limited Release Margaret River Chardonnay 2024
"Twenty bucks for this? No way." Campbell Mattinson's 93-point review of Blackstone Paddock Chardonnay 2024 — a complex, flinty Margaret River bargain of the year.