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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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.”
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.
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.”
Briar Ridge Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2025
Mattinson review of Briar Ridge Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2025.
Mount Pleasant Mountain A Medium Bodied Dry Red 2024
"This is what wine is all about." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Mount Pleasant Mountain A 2024, from 1965-planted Hunter Valley vines.
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.
Pokolbin Vintners Pokolbin Mountain Dry Red 2024
“The purity of this wine is quite something. The flow. The way it carries you along.” Mattinson on the Pokolbin Vintners Pokolbin Mountain Dry Red 2024.
Pokolbin Vintners Pokolbin Mountain Dry Red 2023
“This is not a big wine, and nor does it need to be. But it is a truly beautiful wine, start to finish.” – Mattinson on the Pokolbin Vintners Pokolbin Mountain Dry Red 2023.
Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon 2021
"A smash of shells, a crush of citrus" — Campbell Mattinson's 97-point review of Mount Pleasant Cellar Aged Lovedale Semillon 2021.
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.
Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus 2025
Mattinson review of Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus 2025.
Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2025
Mattinson review of Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2025.
Briar Ridge Limited Release Fiano 2025
Mattinson review of Briar Ridge Limited Release Fiano 2025.
Briar Ridge The Squire Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Briar Ridge The Squire Chardonnay 2025.
Briar Ridge Briar Hill Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Briar Ridge Briar Hill Chardonnay 2025.
Parched Crow McDonalds Flat Bicentenary Semillon 2025
Mattinson review of Parched Crow McDonalds Flat Bicentenary Semillon 2025.
Parched Crow Early Dawn Semillon 2025
Mattinson review of Parched Crow Early Dawn Semillon 2025.