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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Curtis Family Vineyards Limited Series Grenache 2022
A substantial, serious McLaren Vale Grenache – Campbell Mattinson's 93-point review of Curtis Family Vineyards Limited Series Grenache 2022. A serious piece of work.
Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2024
Yangarra’s Ovitelli Grenache 2024 is grown on 1946-planted bush vines, in McLaren Vale, and was made by the late Pete Fraser.
Yangarra Estate Vineyard Hickinbotham Clarendon Grenache 2024
"Modern, perfumed, complex and compelling." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Yangarra Hickinbotham Clarendon Grenache 2024, from 1962 bush vines.
Thistledown’s This Charming Man Old Vine Grenache 2025
The follow-up to Halliday's Wine of the Year — Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Thistledown This Charming Man Grenache 2025, every bit as good as the 2024.
Paralian Marmont Vineyard Grenache 2025
So good you want to dive in and swim for the horizon. Plums, redcurrant, orange rind, licorice and ozone in a McLaren Vale grenache that Skye Salter and Charlie Seppelt should be proud of. 96 points.
Bulman Gary's Vineyard Grenache Dry Red Wine 2025
"This wine is insanely good. Not only is it transfixing, but there's a logic and an explain to the transfix." Mattinson's 97-point review of Bulman Gary's Vineyard Grenache Dry Red Wine 2025.
MMAD Blewitt Springs Grenache 2024
Mattinson review of MMAD Blewitt Springs Grenache 2024.
Chalk Hill Alpha Crucis Old Vine Grenache 2024
Mattinson review of Chalk Hill Alpha Crucis Old Vine Grenache 2024.
Ulithorne Singularis Grenache 2024
Mattinson review of Ulithorne Singularis Grenache 2024.
Oria-Riff Old Vine Grenache Dry Red 2025
Mattinson review of Oria-Riff Old Vine Grenache Dry Red 2025.
Cape Barren Old Vine Grenache 2024
Mattinson review of Cape Barren Old Vine Grenache 2024.
Curtis Family Vineyards Small Batch Grenache 2023
Mattinson review of Curtis Family Vineyards Small Batch Grenache 2023.
Organic Hill Founders Release Grenache 2024
Mattinson review of Organic Hill Founders Release Grenache 2024.
Organic Hill Founders Release Grenache 2023
Mattinson review of Organic Hill Founders Release Grenache 2023.
S.C. Pannell Little Branch Grenache 2023
"A profound statement, spoken in whispers." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of S.C. Pannell Little Branch Grenache 2023.
SC Pannell Sunrise 99 Grenache 2022
"Grenache for the ages." Campbell Mattinson's 97-point review of SC Pannell Sunrise 99, from 99-year-old McLaren Vale vines.