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.

Moss Wood Semillon 2022

White Wine - Semillon

The 2022 vintage was on the warm side for Margaret River which has given this Moss Wood Semillon more upfront...

Harewood Estate Museum Release Porongurup Riesling 2013

White Wine - Riesling

If one question remains over Porongurup Riesling it is their cellaring potential. Will that firm acidity open up to reveal...

Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2022

White Wine - Riesling

My favourite of James Kellie’s Rieslings from 2022 with killer purity and every part in its perfect place. It is...

Harewood Estate Mount Barker Riesling 2022

White Wine - Riesling

From a vineyard 50 kilometres inland from the coast comes this wine that ticks all the boxes with both poise...

Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

I do love this wine, which is in some ways a reserve bottling of Pewsey Vale from the original 1961...

Straight Up by Phillip Moraghan Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

I have always liked Phillip Moraghan’s Chardonnays since I first saw them back in 2004. In this wine he has...

Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

Loved this blend of 92% Shiraz with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, a 50/50 split from the Barossa and Eden Valleys including...

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,...

Stories

Anselmi – Ahead of the Curve

July 16, 2025

Angus Hughson

Trailblazer is a term often thrown around in the wine trade. Yet, while there is certainly plenty of experimentation in...

The Greatest Wine Book That You’ve Never Heard of – One Thousand Vines by Pascaline Lepeltier

April 14, 2025

Angus Hughson

Pascaline Lepeltier is the sommelier at highly regarded Chambers restaurant in Lower Manhattan, New York, with a superbly crafted and...

Chasing Down Champagne

February 28, 2025

Angus Hughson

You have to hand it to French marketing, particularly when it comes to Champagne. It is a giant region; 34,000...

The Answer is, and Always was, Chardonnay

January 31, 2025

Angus Hughson

Imagine having a crystal ball twenty years ago and peering into the future of Australian wine. At the time, Robert...

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....

Moss Wood Semillon 2022

Angus Hughson

Moss Wood Semillon 2022

Harewood Estate Museum Release Porongurup Riesling 2013

Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2022

Harewood Estate Mount Barker Riesling 2022

Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2021

Straight Up by Phillip Moraghan Chardonnay 2021

Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz 2020

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

Stories

Anselmi – Ahead of the Curve

The Greatest Wine Book That You’ve Never Heard of – One Thousand Vines by Pascaline Lepeltier

Chasing Down Champagne

The Answer is, and Always was, Chardonnay

Margaret River Wine Show 2024

Yalumba new releases including some surprises

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