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Angus Hughson

Angus is an award-winning wine writer and the Founder and Publisher of Winepilot, the Australian Editor for leading international publication VINOUS with Antonio Galloni based in New York City and the Co-Publisher of The Australian Ark with over 15 years of publishing, writing and judging experience.
NV SV Calgardup Brook Chardonnay

McHenry Hohnen Calgardup Brook Chardonnay 2023

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 96
  • $100
  • 2028-2038
Of all the 2023 single releases from McHenry Hohnen, this is the most stylish wine with an equal mix of...
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NV SV Hazel's Chardonnay

McHenry Hohnen Hazel’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 94
  • $100
  • 2026-2032
This young yet approachable Hazel’s Vineyard Chardonnay is beautifully composed with seamless aromas of kumquat, nectarine and peach fuzz wrapped...
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McHenry Hohnen Laterite Hills Chardonnay 2023 

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 91
  • $50
  • 2024-2028
This 2023 Chardonnay delivers excellent purity of fruit with layers of ample rockmelon, peach skin and ripe pear in a...
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NV SV Burnside Chardonnay

McHenry Hohnen Burnside Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 95
  • $100
  • 2025-2032
This intense and young 2023 Burnside Vineyard Chardonnay is a powerhouse and densely flavoured with layers of Summer peach, fruit...
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Frankland Estate Shiraz

Frankland Estate Shiraz 2022

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 92
  • $35
  • 2025-2030
This stylish mid-weight 2022 Shiraz delivers a powerful yet elegant Syrah expression with layers of licorice, old earth and spice...
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Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 93
  • $35
  • 2026-2036+
This is a cracking young 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon in a firm Claret style delivering generous and controlled aromas of blackcurrant,...
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Rocky Gully Shiraz

Rocky Gully Shiraz 2022

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 91
  • $20
  • 2024-2028
This expressive 2022 Frankland River Shiraz opens with blackberry, earth and tarry aromas with a dusting of spice. Fleshy and...
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riesling

Gullyview Estate Brothers Watervale Riesling 2024

White Wine - Riesling
  • 92
  • $30
  • 2026-2034
This young and vibrant 2024 Riesling is composed but shy right now and needs time to show its best. It...
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Tapanappa Definitus PinotNoir

Tapanappa Definitus Foggy Hill Pinot Noir 2018

Red Wine - Pinot Noir
  • 94
  • $115
  • 2028-2036
This multi-layered 2018 Pinot Noir is in excellent condition at 6 years of age as it radiates with cherry pit,...
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alkimi cabernet

Alkimi Cabernet 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet
  • 93
  • $38
  • 2024-2030
I really enjoyed this quite classic cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon with 13% alcohol which opens with aromas of boot polish,...
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alkimi grenache

Alkimi Heathcote Grenache 2020

Red Wine - Grenache
  • 91
  • $38
  • 2024-2028
This 2020 Grenache shows nuanced winemaking including some whole bunch fruit and extended skin contact with quite ethereal aromas of...
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Rosily CabernetSauvignon Reserve

Rosily Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 92
  • $60
  • 2025-2032
This 2020 Cabernet is starting to show some age but is still in peak condition with its quite bold and...
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Bottle Image Howard Park Allingham Chardonnay

Howard Park Allingham Chardonnay 2023

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 96
  • $97
  • 2028-2039
This beautifully controlled 2023 Allingham Chardonnay offers up youthful and superbly complex aromas of crushed nuts, musky peach, and citrus...
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The Heroes Cabernet Malbec Bottle Shot ()

Naked Run The Heroes Cabernet Malbec 2022

Red Wine - Cabernet - Malbec
  • 91
  • $21
  • 2024-2028
This 2022 blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Malbec is an approachable example of this classic Clare Valley blend....
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The Aldo Grenache Bottle Shot

Naked Run The Aldo Grenache 2022

Red Wine - Grenache
  • 93
  • $24
  • 2024-2030
Fantastic value in this impressive youthful Grenache which offers alluring aromas of red licorice underpinned by dark earthy nuances and...
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Hill Shiraz Cabernet Bottle Shot

Naked Run Hill 5 Shiraz Cabernet 2021

Red Wine - Cabernet - Shiraz
  • 92
  • $29
  • 2026-2033
This 2021 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon is quite sophisticated and delivers vibrant dark cherry, white pepper and blackcurrant aromas. The palate...
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alkimi marsanne

Alkimi Marsanne 2021

Other - Specialty
  • 93
  • $60
  • 2024-2030
From 1994 plantings comes this expressive 2021 Marsanne which opens up with generous and complex aromas of warm butter, apricot...
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alkimi rose

Alkimi Rosé 2023

Other - Specialty
  • 90
  • 2024-2025
This charming Rosé made from whole bunch Shiraz fruit offers up enticing and savoury aromas of white strawberry and old...
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willowlake pinot

Alkimi Willowlake Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir
  • 92
  • $43
  • 2024-2029
This charming, unfiltered and brooding 2021 Pinot Noir shows off the Yarra’s volcanic side with strong iron, earthy and spicy...
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alkimi chardonnay

Alkimi Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 90
  • $43
  • 2024-2028
This fun and friendly 2021 Chardonnay weighing in at 12.6% alcohol and without malolactic influences is vibrant with gentle aromas...
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Rosily CH RESERVE novintage

Rosily Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2022

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 91
  • $60
  • 2024-2028
This fruit forward Margaret River Chardonnay is well made offering bright vibrant fruit with layers of nectarine and melon with...
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Hunter's Shiraz

Gundog Estate Hunter’s Shiraz 2023

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 93
  • $45
  • 2030-2038
This excellent example of the regional style opens with a hearty serve of cherry compote and volcanic earth with meaty...
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Henschke Peggy's Hill Riesling EV S

Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling 2024

White Wine - Riesling
  • 91
  • $27.50
  • 2025-2030
The 2024 Peggy’s Hill Riesling is expressive with vibrant aromas of green apple and musk laced with touches of white...
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Henschke Julius Riesling EV S

Henschke Julius Riesling 2024

White Wine - Riesling
  • 95
  • $54
  • 2030-2044
This 2024 Julius Riesling is a powerhouse with its tightly coiled aromas of Rose’s lime and kaffir zest which are...
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Stories

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Margaret River Wine Show 2024

Angus Hughson
Change was in the air at the 2024 Margaret River Wine Show as last year’s Chairman Nick Ryan had moved...
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YAL WINEMAKERS

Yalumba new releases including some surprises

Angus Hughson
Travel around the world and what you notice is many great international wineries have parcels of old vintages for sale....
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Page Canon Camden Park Label

Australia’s First Vintage – 1792

Angus Hughson
The earliest days for the Australian wine industry were not easy. Cuttings first had to successfully make the long trip...
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Coonawarra Siding Summer Ockert Le Roux

Red Earth Rising

Angus Hughson
It is a rare miracle when two superb vintages go back to back, and, for Coonawarra, 2021 and 2022 may...
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2019 Henschke Releases

Angus Hughson
Henschke have now brought their premium wine releases together for release dates and vintage, which provides a good snapshot of...
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ESSENTIEL BLANC DE NOIRS KV RVB @paulethenriette

Essential Champagne – Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs NV

Angus Hughson
There are many facets to the role of Chef de Cave in a major Champagne house. At its heart is...
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