Envelope Instagram Facebook
AH BW

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.
Geoff Merrill Wines Reserve Chardonnay NV no reflex

Geoff Merrill Reserve Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 91
  • $40
  • 2023-2028
Pale golden, this well pitched and more traditional Australian Chardonnay is your classic sunshine in a glass style as it...
Read more
Mount Eyre Grosser Semillon Low Res

Mount Eyre Vineyards Grosser Semillon 2022

White Wine - Semillon
  • 91
  • $35
  • 2023-2031
This deliciously fine and detailed Hunter Semillon shows classic sunflower soap, lanolin, hay and citrus aromas that are piecing and...
Read more
Mt Eyre Monkey Place Creek Rose NV low res

Mount Eyre Vineyards Monkey Place Creek Rosé 2022

Other - Rosé
  • 86
  • $23
  • 2023-2026
Pale onion skin in colour, this elegant and fruit forward rosé shows attractive layers of raspberry and gently spicy aromas....
Read more
Mount Eyre Honeytree Shiraz Media

Mount Eyre Vineyards Honeytree Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 90
  • $53
  • 2023-2028
Mid ruby in colour. Lots to like here with well composed blackberry and black cherry fruits with touches of leather...
Read more
clarendon angle

Bekkers Clarendon Syrah 2021

Red Wine - Syrah
  • 96
  • $300
  • 2024-2034
With fruit off the highly regarded Trueman Vineyard in Clarendon, the Bekkers team have crafted their first single vineyard wine...
Read more

Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec
  • 96
  • $200
  • 2027-2040
This genuine 2019 claret style from Margaret River, made up of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and a hefty 22% Malbec, radiates...
Read more
IMG

Picardy Tête De Cuvée Pinot Noir 2019

Red Wine - Pinot Noir
  • 94
  • $85
  • 2030-2038
This Tête De Cuvée vintage is built for the long haul with its brooding, savoury and muscular side currently on...
Read more
IMG

Picardy Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir
  • 94
  • $65
  • 2026-2034
From this very low yielding vintage comes a classic release from Picardy, no doubt among one of its best as...
Read more
IMG

Picardy Boise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon
  • 94
  • $28
  • 2025-2035
The value here is phenomenal and a wine like this from Bordeaux would be five times the price. Pale in...
Read more
Langhorne Creek Grenache

Watkins Langhorne Creek Grenache 2022

Red Wine - Grenache
  • 92
  • $22
  • 2026-2030
Here we have an unashamedly, full-throttle Grenache that delivers impressive drinkability thanks to layers of powerful red licorice and new...
Read more
SCOPIN

Riversdale Estate Scorpio Pinot Noir 2022

Red Wine - Pinot Noir
  • 90
  • $35
  • 2023-2026
This Coal River Valley Pinot Noir is very smart for the price as it offers up gently fragrant and vibrant...
Read more
PISCHA

Riversdale Estate Pisces Chardonnay 2022

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 88
  • $23
  • 2023-2025
This vibrant Coat River Valley Chardonnay starts off with a bang thanks to punchy melon and citrus fruits underpinned by...
Read more
Parker Block Media

Parker Estate 95 Block Cabernet Petit Verdot 2020

Red Wine - Cabernet - Petit Verdot
  • 93
  • $65
  • 2026-2035
For anyone who thinks that Coonawarra is the home of elegance, check out this unique and punchy blend of 91%...
Read more
Parker First Growth Media Res

Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 94
  • $110
  • 2030-2044
Deeply coloured, this bold and dense 2019 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon opens up with punchy aromas of redcurrant, blackcurrant, baked earth...
Read more
Parker Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon Media

Parker Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 90
  • $34
  • 2023-2028
This effortless Cabernet Sauvignon immediately pricks up the senses with its fresh blackberry, crushed leaves and gentle earthy tones. A...
Read more
Parker Estate Kidman Block Media

Parker Estate Kidman Block Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 94
  • $65
  • 2026-2035
This young and vibrant Shiraz wears its cool climate origins on its sleeve with layers of red and black currant...
Read more
Parker Estate Terra Rossa Merlot Media

Parker Estate Terra Rossa Merlot 2021

Red Wine - Merlot
  • 92
  • $34
  • 2024-2030
Deeply coloured, and quite a serious Merlot here that carries a lovely vibrancy of fruit – plum and dark cherry...
Read more
Parker Estate Terra Rossa Shiraz Media

Parker Estate Terra Rossa Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 91
  • $34
  • 2023-2028
This impressive young cool climate Shiraz carries delicious poise and focus, and is laced with savoury appeal. It delivers blackberry,...
Read more
tapanappa tiers vineyard chardonnay scaled

Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 96
  • $110
  • 2028-2040
This is an immaculate Chardonnay and one of best Tiers vintages yet with every element in its perfect place. It...
Read more
tapanappa tiers vineyard m chardonnay scaled

Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard 1.5m Chardonnay 2022

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 94
  • $59
  • 2027-2035
This is a Chardonnay that is screaming for the cellar, and at least three or four years thanks to its...
Read more
tapanappa piccadilly valley chardonnay scaled

Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2022

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 91
  • $49
  • 2023-2028
This beautifully pitched Adelaide Hills Chardonnay shows the quality of the 2022 vintage with its delicious purity of fruit. Pale...
Read more
MOPPA GRENACHE NV PNG LARGE

Greenock Creek Moppa Grenache 2022

Red Wine - Grenache
  • 90
  • $30
  • 2024-2028
A bit of an old school Grenache here but there is nothing wrong with that. It radiates with ripe, fleshy...
Read more
CORNERSTONE GRENACHE NV PNG LARGE

Greenock Creek Moppa Cornerstone Grenache 2022

Red Wine - Grenache
  • 93
  • $40
  • 2026-2033
A big step up from the Moppa Grenache with fruit for this wine sourced from Marananga. It kept building and...
Read more
MATARO NV PNG LARGE

Greenock Creek Mataro 2022

Red Wine - Mataro
  • 91
  • $40
  • 2025-2033
This is a charming expression of Mataro that retains the Greenock Creek signature while allowing this often underrated variety to...
Read more

Stories

shotbyovis

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...
Read More
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....
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Henschke Single Vineyard Release Current Releases Vinolok Square

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...
Read More
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...
Read More

Winepilot wants you!

Sign up for your one-way ticket to better drinks.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

ABOUT US

To help you drink better every time, Winepilot is your good times passport – a personal drinks guide to the greatest sips and nips from Australia and around the globe.

OUR NETWORK

Drinks Adventures 
Wine Intuition                                

Envelope Instagram Facebook

WINEPILOT WANTS YOU!

Join the Winepilot community
today for your one-way ticket to better drinks.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
winepilot
Envelope Instagram Facebook