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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.

Shadowfax Wines Midhill Chardonnay 2021

A classic Chardonnay look and feel feel here to this single vineyard Chardonnay and a decent step up from the...

Shadowfax Wines Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2021

This excellent example of the modern Australian Chardonnay style already has a lot going for it at this young age...

Shadowfax Wines Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir 2021

The Macedon Ranges is one of Australia’s leading regions for Pinot Noir thanks to it being one of the coolest...

Shadowfax Wines K Road Shiraz 2021

The K Road Shiraz comes from a 24-year old vineyard down Werribee way and it’s a reserved expression of Victorian...

Shadowfax Wines Minnow Mondeuse Noir 2021

There is a lovely French country wine feel here to this Mondeuse, a grape which is native to Eastern France...

Harewood Flux White Blend 2020

This unusual blend has been expertly crafted by James Kellie to create an elegant and subtle take on the classic...

Harewood Flux Pinot Noir 2021

Pinot Noir at this kind of price can often be a little simple and fruity but no such problem here...

Moss Wood Pinot Noir 2020

An impressive Pinot despite being one of the few Margaret River producers that persevere with the variety. There is an...

Moss Wood Semillon 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Limestone Coast Wine Guide 2026

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