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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Balhannah Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Mattinson review of Balhannah Wines Sauvignon Blanc 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.
Penfolds Grange Shiraz 2022
The 75th-anniversary Grange is a cooler-vintage wine — more 1999 than 1998 — with length and tannin to burn, and a $1000 price that hasn't moved in five years. The full review, and the score.
Riposte Peacemaker Pinot Noir 2025
"It's satisfying and more." Campbell Mattinson's 92-point review of Riposte Peacemaker Pinot Noir 2025, from the Adelaide Hills.
Giant Steps Applejack Chardonnay 2025
"A party in a suit, waiting for the formalities to be over." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Giant Steps Applejack Chardonnay 2025.
Salo Chardonnay 2025
"Pure, liquid gorgeousness." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Salo Chardonnay 2025, from Halliday Winemaker of the Year Steve Flamsteed.
Penfolds Rare 50 Year Old Tawny Series 9
"Toffee apples and all the rest." Campbell Mattinson's 99-point review of Penfolds Rare 50 Year Old Tawny, Series 9 — blended in part from 1915.
Ansted & Osicka Balgownie 1970 Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2025
"We should be laying down in front of the tractors." Campbell Mattinson on the final vintage of the 1970 Ansted & Osicka Balgownie Cabernet.
Paul Osicka Heathcote Grenache 2025
Mattinson review of Paul Osicka Heathcote Grenache 2025.
Scotsburn Lava Flow Pinot Noir 2025
Mattinson review of Scotsburn Lava Flow Pinot Noir 2025.
Pooley Syrah 2024
Campbell Mattinson rated Pooley Syrah 2024 gold medal standard – 94 Points – describing it as “beautifully perfumed”.
Head Wines Ancestor Vine Grenache 2024
Mattinson review of Head Wines Ancestor Vine Grenache 2024.
Scotsburn Ancient Sea Pinot Noir 2025
"Surly, sultry, seductive." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Scotsburn Ancient Sea Pinot Noir 2025 — grown in ancient seabed soils near Ballarat.
Head Wines Old Vine Grenache 2024
Mattinson review of the superb new Head Wines Old Vine Grenache 2024.
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.
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.
After Five Wine Co. Aglianico 2024
Mattinson review of After Five Wine Co. Aglianico 2024.