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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Duff Wines SFAR 2026

“As fascinating as it is delicious” – Campbell Mattinson’s 93-point review of Duff Wines SFAR 2026, a daring Hunter Valley blend of Semillon, Fiano, Albariño and Riesling.

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Duff Wines Rizza 2026

“A special wine” – Campbell Mattinson’s 94-point review of Duff Wines Rizza 2026, a rare, wild-fermented, oak-aged Hunter Valley Riesling that keeps you on your toes.

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Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2026

A pure, textural, aromatic Hunter Valley Semillon – Campbell Mattinson’s 93+ point review of Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2026. A classic now-or-later style.

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Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon 2026

"An arrow of a wine that feels soft and fluid." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon 2026 – a benchmark Hunter Valley Semillon.

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Mount Pleasant Estate Semillon 2026

"One of the buys of the year." Campbell Mattinson's 93+ point review of Mount Pleasant Estate Semillon 2026 – a dry, juicy Hunter Valley Semillon that drinks now and cellars beautifully.

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Briar Ridge Hunter Valley Fiano 2026

In Campbell Mattinson’s review of Briar Ridge Hunter Valley Fiano 2026, from the Hunter Vallery, he says “What a deliciously juicy white wine this is.”

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Briar Ridge Stockhausen Semillon 2025

Mattinson review of Briar Ridge Stockhausen Semillon 2025, from the Hunter Valley, which he calls a “Scintillating wine. Intense, direct, gently textural and exceptionally long-flavoured.”

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Pokolbin Vintners Pokolbin Mountain Dry Red 2025

“It lilts and lifts its way through your mouth, rather than acting with brute force. It’s a pleasure to drink, as a result.” Mattinson on Pokolbin Vintners Pokolbin Mountain Dry Red 2025.

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Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz 2024

"A celebration of beauty." Campbell Mattinson's 95+ point review of Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz 2024 — a medium-bodied Hunter Valley icon built to cellar.

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