Author Archives | Campbell Mattinson

Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2019

Posted on 03 September 2026.

It might be seven years old but it's sti...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 14.8%
Price : $50
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2031
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Posted in Coonawarra, shiraz et al0 Comments

Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2025

Posted on 03 September 2026.

This is an excellent release but not a s...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $70
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2033
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Posted in chardonnay, Yarra Valley0 Comments

Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Chardonnay 2025

Posted on 03 September 2026.

Two reviews of Coldstream Hills Deer Far...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $55
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2033+
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Posted in chardonnay, Yarra Valley0 Comments

Little Giant Single Vineyard Shiraz 2023

Posted on 03 September 2026.

This is a solid shiraz with blackberry, ...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $35
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2031
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Posted in Barossa Valley, shiraz et al0 Comments

Little Giant Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 03 September 2026.

It has freshness on its side and perfume...

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Tasted : Sep25
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $35
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2029
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Posted in Adelaide Hills, pinot noir0 Comments

Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Viognier 2024

Posted on 02 September 2026.

Deep cherry-plum fruit comes rooted with...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 13.8%
Price : $130
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2036+
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Posted in shiraz et al, Yarra Valley0 Comments

Clarnette Shiraz 2022

Posted on 02 September 2026.

Screenshot I tasted this a couple of yea...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $35
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2032
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Posted in Grampians, shiraz et al0 Comments

Little Giant Little Batch Montepulciano 2024

Posted on 02 September 2026.

This is a medium-weight wine with soft, ...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $27
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2029
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Posted in Barossa Valley, other reds0 Comments

Little Giant Gamay 2025

Posted on 02 September 2026.

I can't see a region stated on this but ...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $20
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2028
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Posted in Australia, other reds0 Comments

Clarnette Nebbiolo 2023

Posted on 02 September 2026.

It feels muted and closed at first but i...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $40
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2032


Posted in durif, Grampians0 Comments

Clarnette Durif 2023

Posted on 02 September 2026.

Screenshot This is an unusual durif in t...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $35
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2032


Posted in durif, Grampians0 Comments

Clarnette Chardonnay 2024

Posted on 02 September 2026.

Grown on 50-year-old chardonnay vines, I...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $45
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2030
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Posted in chardonnay, Pyrenees0 Comments

Yarra Yering Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 01 September 2026.

Outstanding edition of this wine. Indeed...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $130
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2028 - 2034+
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Posted in pinot noir, Tip Top Tipple, Yarra Valley0 Comments

Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 3 2025

Posted on 01 September 2026.

Over a long period of time Yarra Yering ...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $110
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2034+
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Posted in other reds, Tip Top Tipple, Yarra Valley0 Comments

Little Giant Old Vines Crane’s Range Vineyard Shiraz 2023

Posted on 01 September 2026.

I don't have a bottle image but it looks...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $50
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2033+
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Posted in Barossa Valley, shiraz et al2 Comments

Clarnette & Ludvigsen Shiraz 2021

Posted on 01 September 2026.

Screenshot Wild with black pepper, bell ...

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Tasted : Sep26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $65
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2032
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Posted in Grampians, shiraz et al0 Comments

Yering Station Reserve Chardonnay 2024

Posted on 31 August 2026.

Wow what a beautiful chardonnay. Beautif...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $130
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2035+
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Posted in chardonnay, Yarra Valley1 Comment

Koerner Limestone Riesling 2025

Posted on 31 August 2026.

It's from a vineyard planted in 1973. Th...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 11.8%
Price : $45
Closure : Diam
Drink : 2026 - 2033+
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Posted in Clare Valley, riesling1 Comment

Koerner Blanc Savagnin 2025

Posted on 31 August 2026.

I like this wine quite a lot. The flavou...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 13.2%
Price : $38
Closure : Diam
Drink : 2026 - 2031
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Posted in Adelaide Hills, other whites1 Comment

Wirra Wirra Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2025

Posted on 31 August 2026.

Vineyard planted in 1971. In terms of fu...

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Tasted : Aug26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $50
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2029 - 2038+
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Posted in cabernet et al, McLaren Vale, Tip Top Tipple, Top Value0 Comments

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