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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Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas Blanc 2022
"Amazing white wine… let me at it." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc 2022 – a powerful, dry Paso Robles white Rhône blend.
Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Beaucastel 2003
Astonishingly youthful at 23 years old – Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel 2003, a Paso Robles Rhône red drinking at its peak.
DAOU Estate Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
"Approachable luxury," oaky and seductive — Campbell Mattinson's 92-point review of DAOU Estate Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, tasted in Paso Robles, California.
DAOU Soul of a Lion 2021
More-is-more, ultra-American, and fantastic for it — Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of DAOU Soul of a Lion 2021, the flagship of Treasury's $1.6 billion Paso Robles bet.
J. Lohr Pure Paso Proprietary Red Wine 2021
Mattinson review of J. Lohr Pure Paso Proprietary Red Wine 2021.
J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2022
Mattinson review of J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2022.
DAOU Dessert Red 2019
“It’s sweet but it has a dry, structural backbone, so characteristic of cabernet-based wines. It’s pretty delicious, all told,” says Mattinson in his review of Daou Dessert Red 2019.
Tablas Creek Vineyard Grenache 2023
"Intensity meets charisma… brilliant wine." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Tablas Creek Vineyard Grenache 2023 – a delicate, structural biodynamic Paso Robles Grenache.
Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas Rouge 2022
"Wow, what a wine." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Rouge 2022 – an intense, pure, powerful Paso Robles Rhône red.
Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas Rosé 2024
A dry, textural, biodynamic Paso Robles rosé of real presence – Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé 2024, tasted at the winery.