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.

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....

Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

A unique expression of Terre à Terre thanks to the cooler than average vintage leaving the wine more tightly coiled...

Terre à Terre Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2021

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

This is a great example of Sauvignon Blanc where a little bit of effort has gone a long way. Pale...

Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

This classically dense and modern example of McLaren Vale Shiraz is a massive crowd pleaser that will knock your socks...

Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

There is lots to love about this vintage of Mitolo G.A.M. as it packs not only impressive levels of flavour...

Mitolo Angela Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

Opaque in colour and another big, generous crowd pleasing style from Mitolo with lashings of chocolate, blackberry and liquorice with...

Mitolo 7th Son Grenache Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Grenache - Shiraz

The 2020 7th Son has barbeque red written all over it thanks to its chunky texture and bold flavours. Deeply...

Mitolo Masso Montepulciano 2021

Other - Specialty

Deeply coloured, this is a unique and striking take on Montepulciano. Opaque in colour, it is an immense and luscious...

Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2022

White Wine - Semillon

This well pitched and delicious expression of Semillon carries multiple layers of complexity which helps lift it up above most...

Gundog Estate Rare Game Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

Some hallowed vineyards give birth to this wine including part of the old Lindeman’s Ben Ean. Mid ruby in colour,...

Stories

The Lay of the Land

January 20, 2026

Angus Hughson

2026 is here and has roared in with a vengeance unfortunately kicking off with catastrophic fires, particularly in Central Victoria....

The Limestone Coast Wine Guide 2026

November 1, 2025

Angus Hughson

By Angus Hughson, Andrew Caillard MW and Lisa Cardelli The Limestone Coast is a special region in the Australian wine...

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...