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 10 September, 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 Deep Woods Estate Hillside Chardonnay 2025
- 92 Xanadu Circa 77 Chardonnay 2025
- 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
Full reviews of every wine at campbellmattinson.com
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.
Freya and Jules Shiraz 2022
A $10 Aldi Shiraz that drinks like a $20 one — Campbell Mattinson's 88-point review of Freya and Jules Shiraz 2022, from the Clare Valley. Fantastic value.
Best’s Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A $15 Aldi Cabernet from one of Australia's great producers — Campbell Mattinson's 89-point review of Best's Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon 2022. Satisfying value.
Vinarium Chardonnay 2023
"Aldi knows how to find 'em." Campbell Mattinson's 90-point review of Vinarium Chardonnay 2023 — an Aldi exclusive, made by Fowles, killer value at $16.
Mount Langi Ghiran Pepper Series Shiraz 2023
A peppery, grippy Grampians Shiraz at 90 points and just $16 — Campbell Mattinson's review of the Mount Langi Pepper Series Shiraz 2023. Grab it.
Bleasdale Block 99 Malbec 2022
An Aldi Malbec far better than its $16 price — Campbell Mattinson's 90-point review of Bleasdale Block 99 Malbec 2022, from Langhorne Creek.
Eastern Laneway Vintners Shiraz 2024
"It's a steal." Campbell Mattinson's 91-point review of Eastern Laneway Vintners Shiraz 2024 — a $15 Aldi exclusive, and not just a value wine but a genuinely good one.
Taylors Special Release Chardonnay 2023
A $15 Aldi Chardonnay at 89 points that beats many $20-plus bottles — Campbell Mattinson on the Taylors Special Release Chardonnay 2023, fresh with real richness.
Big Bear Californian Chardonnay 2022
A $14 Aldi exclusive, and arguably the best-value buttery Chardonnay in Australia — Campbell Mattinson on Big Bear Californian Chardonnay 2022.
Freya & Jules Riesling 2023
"Arguably the most delicious $10 wine on the Australian market." Campbell Mattinson's 90-point review of Freya & Jules Riesling 2023 — a Watervale Riesling from Aldi.
Blackstone Paddock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Aldi-exclusive Blackstone Paddock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a cabernet from Margaret River that is drinking beautifully now, and could be cellared. $20. Great value.
Mount Langi Ghiran Pepper Series Shiraz 2022
Mount Langi Ghiran Pepper Series Shiraz 2022 is meaty and spicy and a bit rough in terms of tannin, but at $16 you feel like you’ve done well.
