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.

Head Wines The Brunette Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

100% Eden Valley fruit drawn from 90 year old vines in the Wilton Hill vineyard. Again plenty of character and...

Head Wines The Contrarian Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

Plenty to like here in what is a modern Barossan style with 25% whole bunch fruit softened by 18 months...

Head Wines Old Vine Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

Made with fruit from vines that are between 35 and 130 years of age, this Shiraz, which includes 5% Cabernet...

Head Wines Head Red Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alex Head has long had a source for Cabernet that has been sprinkled around but, in 2021, he thought the...

Straight Up by Phillip Moraghan Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

You don’t get many Mornington Peninsula Pinots at this kind of price any more as the region has been going...

Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

A ripper vintage of Heggies Chardonnay and the best in years with the warm 2019 vintage no doubt helping the...

Heggies Vineyard Estate Riesling 2022

White Wine - Riesling

This classic high Eden Valley style offers deliciously pristine and pure fruits in a slick package. Pale in colour, it...

Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2022

White Wine - Riesling

This is a fascinating wine that carries an interesting mix of serious acidity and raw power thanks to the warm...

Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

This is a cracking value Pinot Noir from Rob Diletti. The fruit is already generous and built to please delivering...

Straight Up by Phillip Moraghan Alpine Valleys Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

The Alpine Valleys can a very good source of quality Pinot Noir and over the years I’ve seen local wines...

Mayfield Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

Lots to like here with a mix of power and subtlety, and Orange’s cool climate clearly visible thanks to an...

Mayfield Sophie’s Godmother Sauvignon Blanc 2022

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

Orange is so undervalued in the world of Sauvignon Blanc with the wines always displaying lovely, vibrant fruits and subtlety....

Mayfield Backyard Riesling 2022

White Wine - Riesling

Very pale colour and shows the piercing aromas of site and altitude, 925m above sea level. Bright and piquant, there...

Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 was a strong Coonawarra vintage and this wine shows it. It is a generous open knit Cabernet Sauvignon expression...

Tumblong Hills Table of Plenty Fiano 2022

Other - Specialty

Sometimes Australian Fiano can be a little light on, and delicate, but no such problems here with this absolutely delicious...

Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

The news is out that the Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2018 has scored a magical 100 point score from...

RedHeads Whip-hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

My favourite wine from a recent Redheads tasting which will put on the faces of Barossa Cabernet fans. Deeply coloured,...

RedHeads Esulé 2020

Other - Specialty

This is a bit of an outlier from the RedHeads crew being more subtle and elegant than their usual style.A...

RedHeads Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

This is a bit olf fashioned oaky style but will no doubt have plenty of fans. Deeply coloured, it delivers...

RedHeads Coco Rotie 2020

Other - Specialty

This South Australian Syrah Viongier blend is engaging from the first moment with ripe, plush aromas of dark cherry, blackberry...

Tapanappa Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

This a spectacular Aussie claret style; poised, focused and built for the long haul with its powerful blackberry, chocolate, blackcurrant,...

Tapanappa Merlot Cabernet Franc 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Franc - Merlot

Deep coloured, this is a decadent yet complex Merlot blend with lashings of rich blackberry, chocolate, cedar, black olive and...

Tapanappa Mount Barker Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

From the Shining Rock vineyard, which has a history of turning out impressive and detailed Shiraz, this is a charming,...

Tapanappa Definitus Pinot Noir 2019

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

The 2019 vintage of Definitus is a highly seductive release bursting with fruit flavour, particularly in the dark fruit spectrum....

Stories

Margaret River Wine Show 2024

November 6, 2024

Angus Hughson

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

Yalumba new releases including some surprises

May 14, 2024

Angus Hughson

Travel around the world and what you notice is many great international wineries have parcels of old vintages for sale....

Australia’s First Vintage – 1792

May 1, 2024

Angus Hughson

The earliest days for the Australian wine industry were not easy. Cuttings first had to successfully make the long trip...

Red Earth Rising

April 2, 2024

Angus Hughson

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

2019 Henschke Releases

March 28, 2024

Angus Hughson

Henschke have now brought their premium wine releases together for release dates and vintage, which provides a good snapshot of...

Essential Champagne – Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs NV

July 10, 2023

Angus Hughson

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

Head Wines The Brunette Shiraz 2020

Angus Hughson

Head Wines The Brunette Shiraz 2020

Head Wines The Contrarian Shiraz 2021

Head Wines Old Vine Shiraz 2020

Head Wines Head Red Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Straight Up by Phillip Moraghan Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2021

Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2019

Heggies Vineyard Estate Riesling 2022

Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2022

Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2021

Straight Up by Phillip Moraghan Alpine Valleys Pinot Noir 2021

Mayfield Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Mayfield Sophie’s Godmother Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Mayfield Backyard Riesling 2022

Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Tumblong Hills Table of Plenty Fiano 2022

Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2018

RedHeads Whip-hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

RedHeads Esulé 2020

RedHeads Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz 2020

RedHeads Coco Rotie 2020

Tapanappa Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Tapanappa Merlot Cabernet Franc 2018

Tapanappa Mount Barker Shiraz 2020

Tapanappa Definitus Pinot Noir 2019

Stories

Margaret River Wine Show 2024

Yalumba new releases including some surprises

Australia’s First Vintage – 1792

Red Earth Rising

2019 Henschke Releases

Essential Champagne – Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs NV

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Head Wines The Brunette Shiraz 2020