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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Savaterre Pinot Noir 2024
“It’s wonderful. That’s what it is. Wonderful.” Campbell Mattinson’s 96-point review of Savaterre Pinot Noir 2024 – a complex, joyous Beechworth Pinot Noir.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Thorley MT Sparkling Nebbiolo 2023
"A revolution in a bottle." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Schmölzer & Brown Thorley MT Sparkling Nebbiolo 2023 – a rare, buoyant, traditional-method sparkling Nebbiolo from Beechworth.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Thorley Chardonnay 2024
"There's nothing cookie-cutter about it." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Schmölzer & Brown Thorley Chardonnay 2024 – a light yet powerful Beechworth Chardonnay.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Brunnen Pinot Noir 2024
A light, cool-tempered, savoury Beechworth Pinot – Campbell Mattinson's 93-point review of Schmölzer & Brown Brunnen Pinot Noir 2024. Fresh and delicate, complex and lovely.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Monopole Syrah 2025
"A shiraz painted in water-colours." Campbell Mattinson's 93-point review of Schmölzer & Brown Monopole Syrah 2025 – a light, refreshing Beechworth Syrah.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Brunnen Chardonnay 2024
"Unusual chardonnay, in the best of ways." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Schmölzer & Brown Brunnen Chardonnay 2024 – a savoury, effortless Beechworth Chardonnay.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Thorley Riesling 2024
"Smashing riesling… a killer wine." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Schmölzer & Brown Thorley Riesling 2024 – an intense, textural Beechworth Riesling.
Savaterre Chardonnay 2024
Campbell Mattinson scores Savaterre Chardonnay 2024, from Beechworth, at 97 points, saying “Its energy is calm. Its calm is strength. Its strength is soothing.”
Star Lane Winery Merlot 2022
“This medium-weight merlot from Beechworth is drinking well now.” Mattinson’s review of Star Lane Winery Merlot 2022.
Star Lane Pinot Gris 2025
“This is not your standard pinot gris,” Mattinson says of Star Lane Pinot Gris 2025.
Star Lane Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Star Lane Chardonnay 2025, from Beechworth in north-east Victoria.
