Author Archives | Campbell Mattinson

Wirra Wirra The 12th Man Chardonnay 2024

Posted on 11 August 2026.

Clearly I'm late to the party here but b...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $40
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2031+
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Posted in Adelaide Hills, chardonnay1 Comment

Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling 2026

Posted on 11 August 2026.

Flavour intensity, and length through th...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 12.1%
Price : $45
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2036+
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Posted in Clare Valley, riesling1 Comment

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Chardonnay 2025

Posted on 11 August 2026.

Serious chardonnay. Refined and taut but...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $80
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2032+
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Posted in chardonnay, Margaret River0 Comments

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Vineyard Elsa 2025

Posted on 11 August 2026.

I don't have percentages but it's a blen...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $80
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2034+
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Posted in Margaret River, sauv blanc et al, semillon et al0 Comments

Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2025

Posted on 04 August 2026.

From bush vines planted in 1936 and 1949...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $40
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2031+
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Posted in Barossa Valley, grenache et al, Top Value0 Comments

Yangarra Estate Ironheart Shiraz 2023

Posted on 04 August 2026.

Last year I got stuck into the Yangarra ...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $130
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2034
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Posted in McLaren Vale, shiraz et al2 Comments

Yangarra Estate King’s Wood Shiraz 2024

Posted on 03 August 2026.

Typically includes a portion of whole bu...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $65
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2035+
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Posted in McLaren Vale, shiraz et al0 Comments

Chatto Wines Isle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 03 August 2026.

Highly complex. Highly textural. Sinewy ...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 13.8%
Price : $100
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2036+
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Posted in pinot noir, Tasmania, Tip Top Tipple0 Comments

Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 03 August 2026.

As delicious as it is delightful. There'...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $45
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2031+
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Posted in pinot noir, Yarra Valley0 Comments

Chatto Lutruwita Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 03 August 2026.

Pinot Noir from various Tasmanian wine r...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $50
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2034+
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Posted in pinot noir, Tasmania0 Comments

Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 03 August 2026.

The Sexton vineyard was planted in 1997....

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 13.8%
Price : $105
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2034+
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Posted in pinot noir, Yarra Valley1 Comment

Turkey Flat Shiraz 2024

Posted on 03 August 2026.

You don't see wines with bubble-gum oak ...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $55
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2036+
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Posted in Barossa Valley, shiraz et al6 Comments

Chatto Wines Intrigue Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 03 August 2026.

Intrigue is from the Isle vineyard; it's...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 13.8%
Price : $80
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2035+
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Posted in pinot noir, Tasmania, Tip Top Tipple0 Comments

Clonakilla Viognier Nouveau 2026

Posted on 31 July 2026.

This wine has stepped up in recent years...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $34
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2030
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Posted in Canberra District, viognier et al2 Comments

Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz 2024

Posted on 31 July 2026.

What this wine does is deliver bold Baro...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $27
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2030+
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Posted in Barossa Valley, shiraz et al0 Comments

Clonakilla Kabinett Riesling 2026

Posted on 31 July 2026.

Picked early, 8.5% alcohol, 32 grams res...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 8.5%
Price : $40
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2032+
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Posted in Canberra District, riesling0 Comments

Clonakilla Ceoltoiri 2025

Posted on 30 July 2026.

Blend of grenache, mourvedre, shiraz, co...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $45
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2032+
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Posted in Canberra District, grenache et al, mourvedre et al, other reds, shiraz et al1 Comment

Giant Steps Bastard Hill Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 30 July 2026.

The Bastard Hill juggernaut shows no sig...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 13.8%
Price : $105
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2034+
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Posted in pinot noir, Tip Top Tipple, Yarra Valley1 Comment

Turkey Flat Grenache 2024

Posted on 29 July 2026.

This is light, insistent, grapey and goo...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $50
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2031+
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Posted in Barossa Valley, grenache et al0 Comments

Clonakilla Small Batch Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2025

Posted on 29 July 2026.

It's from a vineyard sitting 700 metres ...

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Tasted : Jul26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $50
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2034+
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Posted in Canberra District, chardonnay2 Comments

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