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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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
Riposte Morningstar Chardonnay 2025
"This is cellar-worthy." Campbell Mattinson rates Riposte Morningstar Chardonnay 2025, from the Adelaide Hills, 93+ points.
Riposte The Katana Chardonnay 2025
"Everything here is in good order, and it’s satisfying," Campbell Mattinson says of Riposte The Katana Chardonnay 2025, Adelaide Hills.
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.
Allegiance Wines The Matron Orange Chardonnay 2026
Mattinson review of Allegiance Wines The Matron Orange Chardonnay 2026.
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.
Briar Ridge Stockhausen Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson suggests that this Briar Ridge Stockhausen Chardonnay 2025 will mature well over the next 3-5 years; he rated it 91 points.
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.
Star Lane Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Star Lane Chardonnay 2025, from Beechworth in north-east Victoria.
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.
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.
Charles Reuben Estate Light Oak Chardonnay 2024
Mattinson review of Charles Reuben Estate Light Oak Chardonnay 2024.
Charles Reuben Estate Light Oak Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Charles Reuben Estate Light Oak Chardonnay 2025.
e’Stellar Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of e’Stellar Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2025.