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
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.
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.
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.
Krondorf by K by Krondorf Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
A $12 Barossa Cabernet with no rough edges — Campbell Mattinson's 87-point review of Krondorf by K Cabernet Sauvignon 2023.
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.
Red Knot Classified Shiraz 2023
Mattinson independent review of Red Knot Classified Shiraz 2023.
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.
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.
Bare Bones Great Western Shiraz 2022
Previous vintage of Bare Bones Shiraz won an award. Is the 2022 any good?
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.
