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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.

Hewitson Barrel 1853 Shiraz Mourvèdre 2019

Cabernet Shiraz blends are often seen as the one of Australia’s great exports but the Shiraz Mourvèdre mix sure gives...

Hewitson Monopole Mother Vine Shiraz 2019

There is the odd vine that sticks out as you walk through the historic Old Garden Mourvèdre vineyard – little...

Quin Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Andrew Quin has really hit his straps with these new releases and this Seppeltsfield Shiraz made with fruit grown near...

Quin Wines Everyday Explorer Riverland Grenache 2020

Love the concept behind these wines bringing together the stylish winemaking of Andrew Quin with fleshy Riverland fruit to bring...

Quin Wines Eden Valley Shiraz 2019

This is an absolutely cracking example of Eden Valley Shiraz that is tightly wound, muscular and built for the long...

Hewitson The Mad Hatter Shiraz 2020

I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for The Mad Hatter, as it was one of the first wines...

Hewitson The Ancients Shiraz 2020

A massive crowd pleaser here that will get Barossa fans coming back for more. Great colour to start, this is...

Hewitson Truffle Row Carignan Syrah 2021

Carignan is a bit of a wine secret and is occasionally found hiding in Grenache blends giving juicy fruits and...

Hewitson Miss Harry Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2021

This lighty framed Barossa Valley Grenache blend offers up a delightful impact of dark cherry, dark earth, and mixed spice...

KAP Bros McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

KAP Brothers comes from a Kiwi, and Irishman and an Englishman who have teamed up with some McLaren Vale Shiraz...

McHenry Höhnen Hazel’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

A fragrant, pretty and understated Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon with layers of violet, freshly sawn cedar and blackcurrant aromas wrapped...

Greywacke Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019

A beautifully ethereal Marlborough Pinot Noir that leaps out of the glass and instantly delivers a strong dose of sheer...

Greywacke Wild Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

A leader in the oaked styles of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc, this vintage immediately impresses thanks to its upfront fruit complexity with a mix of...

Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021

As always a delicious expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc offering both regional intensity of fruits topped by impressive subtlety and fruit focus. Classic guava, passionfruit...

Kilikanoon Walton 1946 Grenache 2020

It is fantastic to see the mighty Clare Valley getting in on the action with the rise of Grenache. As...

Brown Hill Estate Fimiston Shiraz 2019

A soft and juicy Margaret River Shiraz that betrays its cool climate origins with a mid to deep crimson colour...

Brown Hill Estate Ivanhoe Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

A beautifully composed Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon showing the elegance that the region is renowned for. Mid to deep crimson...

Otronia 45 Rugientes Pinot Noir 2019

This is just delicious for an early drinking style of pinot noir and is certain to get many converts to...

Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Meunier 2021

From some of the oldest pinot meunier vines in Australia comes this refined and complex example of this often undervalued...

Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Pretty and refined are two words that spring into mind on first impressions with this Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir from...

Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

The 2021 Seppelt Drumborg Chardonnay is your classic, modern Australian style which delivers with poise and understated power. There is...

Seppelt Jaluka Henty Chardonnay 2021

A beautifully youthful expression of Australian cool climate Chardonnay which is exceptional value for money. Pale straw in colour, the...

Seppelt Salinger Vintage Cuvée 2017

This is a fabulous sparkling wine from a region not often considered amongst the country’s best which offers tremendous value...

Seppelt St. Peters Grampians Shiraz 2020

With a history dating back to 1964, Seppelt St Peters Shiraz has an enviable past, particularly for shiraz from the...

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