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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Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
“A super cabernet… imposing.” Campbell Mattinson’s 96-point review of Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – from 30-year-old vines, built to cellar.
Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
“One for the tannin lovers.” Campbell Mattinson’s 93+ point review of Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – a medium-weight Pyrenees Cabernet, good now and for the future.
UMAMU Estate MacAnn Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
A firm, rich, satisfying Margaret River Cabernet – Campbell Mattinson's 90-point review of UMAMU Estate MacAnn Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, with many years left to run.
Brand & Sons Bluebirds Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2024
A fresh, minty, well-structured Coonawarra Cabernet at $25 – Campbell Mattinson's 90-point review of Brand & Sons Bluebirds Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2024. Recommended.
Brand & Sons The Rebellion Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
"A fresh take on Coonawarra cabernet." Campbell Mattinson's 89-point review of Brand & Sons The Rebellion Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 – minty, food-friendly, and $30.
Purple Hands Planta Circa Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
"Barossa Valley cabernet in top form." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Purple Hands Planta Circa Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 – rich and plush, yet neat and balanced.
Moppity Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
"It's a pretty cabernet, in a way." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Moppity Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – a Hilltops Cabernet drinking beautifully now.
Deep Woods Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
"Cabernet in all its glory." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Deep Woods Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 – a serious, sustained Margaret River Cabernet.
Moppity Atrius Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A structural, cool-styled Hilltops Cabernet built to age – Campbell Mattinson's 93+ point review of Moppity Atrius Cabernet Sauvignon 2022. Made for the dinner table.
Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
"A banger." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 — a cool, elegant Napa Cabernet that may be under-appreciated at home.
Brand & Sons Yates Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Rich, muscular and outstanding — Campbell Mattinson's 95+ point review of Brand & Sons Yates Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, from Coonawarra.
Reschke Bos Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Mattinson review of Reschke Bos Cabernet Sauvignon 2017.
Ansted & Osicka Balgownie 1970 Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2025
"We should be laying down in front of the tractors." Campbell Mattinson on the final vintage of the 1970 Ansted & Osicka Balgownie Cabernet.
e’Stellar Estate Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2025
Mattinson review of e’Stellar Estate Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2025.
Charles Reuben Estate The Cellar Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Mattinson review of Charles Reuben Estate The Cellar Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2024.
Moppity Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Mattinson review of Moppity Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017.
Moppity Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Mattinson review of Moppity Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021.
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Xanadu won Halliday Wine Companion Red Wine of the Year with the Reserve version, but ‘standard’ version of Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is excellent.
