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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Deep Woods Estate The Reserve Chardonnay 2025
"Stunning chardonnay." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Deep Woods Estate The Reserve Chardonnay 2025 – an intense, flinty Margaret River Chardonnay.
Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2025."A classic in the making." Campbell Mattinson's 97-point review of Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2025 — exquisite, effortless Tasmanian Chardonnay
Curly Flat Chardonnay 2025
Powerful but taut, and built to age — Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Curly Flat Chardonnay 2025, from the Macedon Ranges.
Dappled Appellation Chardonnay 2025
"Chardonnay for Chardonnay lovers." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Dappled Appellation Chardonnay 2025, from the Yarra Valley.
Hutton Reserve Chardonnay 2025
Campbell Mattinson's 95+ point review of Hutton Reserve Chardonnay 2025 — tighter and more contained than past releases, but a stunner in time.
Thistledown Suilven Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Thistledown Suilven Chardonnay 2025.
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.”
Decades Chardonnay 2024
"We're in elite territory here." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Decades Chardonnay 2024, from (Halliday Winemaker of the Year) Steve Flamsteed and Brad Rogers.
Murdoch Hills The Rocket Chardonnay 2024
Flinty and flat-out good: white peach, lactose, pear and struck match charging through a palate that's powerful without being heavy, and sensationally long. Top-quality Lenswood chardonnay, 96 points.
Elanto Chardonnay 2024
"This is seriously good." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Elanto Chardonnay 2024, from one of Australia's most densely planted vineyards.
Bicknell FC Applecross Chardonnay 2025
“When I wrote the piece on Bicknell’s departure from Oakridge recently, it smashed site-traffic records here. It did for a reason." — Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Bicknell FC Applecross Chardonnay 2025.
Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2024
"So neat, so wild, so powerful and so refined." Campbell Mattinson's 97-point review of Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2024.
Giant Steps Applejack Chardonnay 2025
"A party in a suit, waiting for the formalities to be over." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Giant Steps Applejack Chardonnay 2025.
Salo Chardonnay 2025
"Pure, liquid gorgeousness." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Salo Chardonnay 2025, from Halliday Winemaker of the Year Steve Flamsteed.
Scotsburn Ancient Sea Chardonnay 2025
"We have a live one here." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Scotsburn Ancient Sea Chardonnay 2025 — grown in ancient seabed soils near Ballarat.
Howard Park Allingham Chardonnay 2024
Mattinson review of Howard Park Allingham Chardonnay 2024.
Coppabella Procella II Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Coppabella Procella II Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2025.