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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Russell & Suitor Son of a Bull Sauvignon Blanc 2026
Mattinson review of Russell & Suitor Son of a Bull Sauvignon Blanc 2026.
Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz 2022
"A chestnuts-roasting-in-autumn-leaves kind of vibe." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz 2022, from the Pyrenees.
Dappled Appellation Chardonnay 2025
"Chardonnay for Chardonnay lovers." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Dappled Appellation Chardonnay 2025, from the Yarra Valley.
Brand & Sons Yates Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Rich, muscular and outstanding — Campbell Mattinson's 95+ point review of Brand & Sons Yates Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, from Coonawarra.
Chatto Killara Farm Pinot Noir 2025
"Serious Pinot Noir, screwed tight, presence intact." Campbell Mattinson's 94-point review of Chatto Killara Farm Pinot Noir 2025, from Tasmania.
Hutton Reserve Chardonnay 2025
Campbell Mattinson's 95+ point review of Hutton Reserve Chardonnay 2025 — tighter and more contained than past releases, but a stunner in time.
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.
Thistledown Suilven Chardonnay 2025
Mattinson review of Thistledown Suilven Chardonnay 2025.
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.
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 The Gatherer Shiraz 2024
Mattinson reviews Briar Ridge The Gatherer Shiraz 2024 – 93 points – saying “it all just flows evenly, and pleasingly.”
Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2024
Just 820 bush vines, planted in 1889 — Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2024, calling it "damn beautiful."
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.