Mattinson Wine Reviews.
Every wine on this page scored 89/100 or better. Every wine was tasted, scored and written up by Campbell Mattinson. Every day, wines are rejected for publication – if it doesn't make the cut, it doesn't appear.
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Head Wines Wilton Hill Shiraz 2024
"Gorgeousness in a bottle." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Head Wines Wilton Hill Shiraz 2024 – a plush, deep, luxurious Barossa Shiraz.
Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz 2024
Plush yet measured, fine-grained and long — Campbell Mattinson's 93+ point review of Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz 2024, a Barossa Shiraz drinking beautifully now.
Head Wines The Brunette Shiraz 2024
"Class from start to finish, and highly seductive." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Head Wines The Brunette Shiraz 2024 – a gorgeous Barossa Shiraz.
Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2024
Just 820 bush vines, planted in 1889 — Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2024, calling it "damn beautiful."
Turkey Flat Stonewell Shiraz 2024
Mattinson review of Turkey Flat Stonewell Shiraz 2024, from a single vineyard in the Barossa Valley.
Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2025
"This could be the best value grenache in the country." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2025.
Penfolds Rare 50 Year Old Tawny Series 9
"Toffee apples and all the rest." Campbell Mattinson's 99-point review of Penfolds Rare 50 Year Old Tawny, Series 9 — blended in part from 1915.
Head Wines Old Vine Grenache 2024
Mattinson review of the superb new Head Wines Old Vine Grenache 2024.
After Five Wine Co. Aglianico 2024
Mattinson review of After Five Wine Co. Aglianico 2024.
Purple Hands Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Shiraz 2024
Mattinson review of Purple Hands Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Shiraz 2024.
Cimicky Cellar Selection Shiraz 2022
Mattinson review of Cimicky Cellar Selection Shiraz 2022.
Burge Family Winemakers Barrel Selection Shiraz 2022
Mattinson review of Burge Family Winemakers Barrel Selection Shiraz 2022.
Paisley Texture Reserve Shiraz 2023
Mattinson review of Paisley Texture Reserve Shiraz 2023.
Alkina Estate Fractures Grenache 2025
"Pure, exotic, controlled and uncontrollable at once" — Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Alkina Estate Fractures Grenache 2025.
Hart of the Barossa Ye Brave Shiraz 2022
Mattinson review of Hart of the Barossa Ye Brave Shiraz 2022.
Schild Estate Narrow Road Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2022
Mattinson review of Schild Estate Narrow Road Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2022.