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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.

Ox Hardy McLaren Vale Fiano 2021

McLaren Vale is now making a strong statement as a leading local region for Fiano with wines that show an...

Love Over Gold Eden Valley Shiraz 2017

A serious and personality filled Shiraz – a little bit atypical for Eden Valley thanks to the vintage but also...

Highgate Organic Shiraz 2021

This is a cracking Shiraz from Highgate and one of the best yet under this label. Opaque ruby in colour,...

Howard Park Arbor Novae Margaret River Chardonnay 2019

Sustainability is a big issue for the wine trade which promises to become a more important part of our wine...

Howard Park Arbor Novae Porongurup Riesling 2021

Young Porongurup Riesling can be hard work with bright citrus fruits often coiled up tight. But a slightly different tack...

Vasse Felix Tom Cullity 2018

Is this the year where Tom Cullity really hits the jackpot? Absolutely, with this vintage sure to be a Margaret...

Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2018

The origins of The Signature is one of the great, rarely told stories in the wine trade, a wine that...

Little Giant Barossa Shiraz 2020

An impressive Barossan for the price here with everything you need for a cool night by the fire. Bright deep...

Two Hands Twelftree Chaffeys Road McLaren Vale Grenache 2020

Some Grenache can be real chameleons as young wines offering up just a hint of how they will evolve in...

Two Hands Twelftree Schuller Road McLaren Vale Grenache 2020

A much prettier version of McLaren Vale Grenache here from Blewitt Springs which is bursting with moreish red fruits –...

Two Hands Bella’s Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Deep crimson and quite an approachable and fleshy Barossan showing the effects of the baking hot 2020 vintage. Fruit is...

Two Hands Lily’s Garden McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020

Deep crimson in colour and your classic crowd pleasing McLaren Vale style thanks to its punchy, muscular fruits – blueberry,...

Two Hands Samantha’s Garden Clare Valley Shiraz 2020

Deep crimson in colour and a beautifully expressive version of Clare Valley Shiraz with characteristic minerality while in a slightly...

Two Hands Lots of In, Lots of Out Coal River Riesling 2021

Very pale colour and a stunning wine from the get go. Beautifully pristine, precise and pure aromas of pears, white...

Two Hands Sexy Beast McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Sexy beast in name and nature starting out with an opaque ruby colour before launching into decadent and luscious aromas...

Two Hands Lucky Duck Blanc de Blancs 2015

Pale straw in colour with a very fine and silky bead. A bright and fresh aperitif style despite some bottle...

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Elsa 2021

Bright mid straw in colour, this wine is getting better and better as the Mugford’s hone in on what makes...
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Jilyara Heath Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Quite a classic style of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon in a wine that is initially all about elegance and composure....

The Lane Block 1 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

Block 1 is a step up in quality from The Lane’s regional series as fruit has been sourced from one...

The Lane Provenance Cabernet Franc 2021

Cabernet Franc is a wonderfully versatile variety that can make wines ranging from serious, age worthy styles through to smashable,...

Wild & Wilder The Courtesan Riesling 2021

2021 is turning out to be a cracking vintage for Clare Valley Riesling across the board and here is another...

St Hugo Signature Collection Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

An absolutely classic St Hugo and classic Coonawarra. Deep crimson and then showing a delicious mix of power and subtlety...

St Hugo Vertus Purum Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

From the heart of Coonawarra comes the pinnacle wine from St Hugo which is unashamedly built for the cellar. Despite...

St Hugo Single Vineyard ‘Flint’ Coonawarra Cabernet 2018

As Chief Winemaker Peter Munro pointed out “You can taste the dirt a bit more here”. Bright deep ruby in...

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Margaret River Wine Show 2024

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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Yalumba new releases including some surprises

Travel around the world and what you notice is many great international wineries have parcels of old vintages for sale....
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Australia’s First Vintage – 1792

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

It is a rare miracle when two superb vintages go back to back, and, for Coonawarra, 2021 and 2022 may...
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2019 Henschke Releases

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

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