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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.

Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc
  • 92
  • $50
  • 2026-2030
A unique expression of Terre à Terre thanks to the cooler than average vintage leaving the wine more tightly coiled...
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Terre à Terre Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2021

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc
  • 90
  • $32
  • 2022-2025
This is a great example of Sauvignon Blanc where a little bit of effort has gone a long way. Pale...
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Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 94
  • $105
  • 2022-2032
This classically dense and modern example of McLaren Vale Shiraz is a massive crowd pleaser that will knock your socks...
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Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 92
  • $69
  • 2022-2030
There is lots to love about this vintage of Mitolo G.A.M. as it packs not only impressive levels of flavour...
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Mitolo Angela Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 91
  • $42
  • 2022-2030
Opaque in colour and another big, generous crowd pleasing style from Mitolo with lashings of chocolate, blackberry and liquorice with...
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Mitolo 7th Son Grenache Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Grenache - Shiraz
  • 87
  • $42
  • 2022-2024
The 2020 7th Son has barbeque red written all over it thanks to its chunky texture and bold flavours. Deeply...
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Mitolo Masso Montepulciano 2021

Other - Specialty
  • 92
  • $42
  • 2022-2027
Deeply coloured, this is a unique and striking take on Montepulciano. Opaque in colour, it is an immense and luscious...
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Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2022

White Wine - Semillon
  • 92
  • $40
  • 2022-2027
This well pitched and delicious expression of Semillon carries multiple layers of complexity which helps lift it up above most...
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Gundog Estate Rare Game Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 92
  • $80
  • 2022-2027
Some hallowed vineyards give birth to this wine including part of the old Lindeman’s Ben Ean. Mid ruby in colour,...
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Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir
  • 93
  • $55
  • 2023-2032
This wine practically leaps out of the glass, offering superb complexity from day one while retaining that fragrant, understated style...
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Gibson Wines Reserve Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 92
  • $55
  • 2022-2029
Great colour from this classically styled hearty and wholesome Barossa Shiraz which opens up with generous chocolate, blackberry and terracotta...
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Barone di Villagrande Etna Rosso Contrada Villagrande 2017

Other - Specialty
  • 92
  • $99
  • 2022-2028
This blend of 80% Nerello Mascasele with the remainder made up of Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mantellato is classic Etna,...
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Latitude 32 Semillon 2022

White Wine - Semillon
A delightfully bright and juicy Hunter Valley Semillon that starts out shy and restrained with gentle sunlight soap, citrus and...
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Latitude 32 Limited Edition Semillon 2021

White Wine - Semillon
A classic Hunter Valley Semillon style here which has been built to improve in the bottle. There is good volume...
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Latitude 32 Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay
A Chardonnay made for a good time, not a long time, this is all about bright, fresh fruits –  melon,...
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Latitude 32 The Dux Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz
This serious Hunter Valley Shiraz has been made with fruit from some top-class vineyards, and it shows. Deeply coloured, it’s...
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Burton McMahon George’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 93
  • $45
  • 2022-2032
It was a tough call but this was my favourite of the new releases from Burton McMahon. It is a...
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Burton McMahon George’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir
  • 92
  • $45
  • 2022-2029
You can not help but be impressed by this wild and inviting Yarra Pinot Noir. Pale cherry red in colour,...
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Burton McMahon Syme Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir
  • 92
  • $45
  • 2026-2035
Love the concept of the Burton McMahon wines and their partnership which explores a range of vineyards in the Yarra...
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Burton McMahon D’Aloisio’s Vineyard 2021

Other - Specialty
  • 88
  • $45
  • 2025-2029
This thoroughly modern example of Upper Yarra Valley Chardonnay will split opinions. Some will love that finer, acid driven style...
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The Lane Beginning Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 90
  • $50
  • 2022-2025
This single vineyard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is made to please and bursting full of youthful fruit aromas with melon, pear...
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The Lane Reunion Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 91
  • $65
  • 2022-2028
This is a quite a big wine for an Adelaide Hills Shiraz thanks to the hot vintage and has an...
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The Lane Heritage Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 92
  • $120
  • 2022-2030
2020 was not the easiest vintage for the Adelaide Hills overall but maybe not so for Shiraz Viognier blends if...
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The Lane Heritage Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 92
  • $120
  • 2025-2030
The Lane Heritage Chardonnay is made in only the best vintages from the oldest vineyards on the estate, and it...
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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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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...
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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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