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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.

Mitolo 7th Son Grenache Shiraz 2020

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

Mitolo Masso Montepulciano 2021

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

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

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

Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir 2021

This wine practically leaps out of the glass, offering superb complexity from day one while retaining that fragrant, understated style...

Gibson Wines Reserve Shiraz 2020

Great colour from this classically styled hearty and wholesome Barossa Shiraz which opens up with generous chocolate, blackberry and terracotta...

Barone di Villagrande Etna Rosso Contrada Villagrande 2017

This blend of 80% Nerello Mascasele with the remainder made up of Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mantellato is classic Etna,...

Latitude 32 Semillon 2022

A delightfully bright and juicy Hunter Valley Semillon that starts out shy and restrained with gentle sunlight soap, citrus and...

Latitude 32 Limited Edition Semillon 2021

A classic Hunter Valley Semillon style here which has been built to improve in the bottle. There is good volume...

Latitude 32 Chardonnay 2021

A Chardonnay made for a good time, not a long time, this is all about bright, fresh fruits –  melon,...

Latitude 32 The Dux Shiraz 2019

This serious Hunter Valley Shiraz has been made with fruit from some top-class vineyards, and it shows. Deeply coloured, it’s...

Burton McMahon George’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

It was a tough call but this was my favourite of the new releases from Burton McMahon. It is a...

Burton McMahon George’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

You can not help but be impressed by this wild and inviting Yarra Pinot Noir. Pale cherry red in colour,...

Burton McMahon Syme Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Love the concept of the Burton McMahon wines and their partnership which explores a range of vineyards in the Yarra...

Burton McMahon D’Aloisio’s Vineyard 2021

This thoroughly modern example of Upper Yarra Valley Chardonnay will split opinions. Some will love that finer, acid driven style...

The Lane Beginning Chardonnay 2021

This single vineyard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is made to please and bursting full of youthful fruit aromas with melon, pear...

The Lane Reunion Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2020

This is a quite a big wine for an Adelaide Hills Shiraz thanks to the hot vintage and has an...

The Lane Heritage Shiraz 2020

2020 was not the easiest vintage for the Adelaide Hills overall but maybe not so for Shiraz Viognier blends if...

The Lane Heritage Chardonnay 2021

The Lane Heritage Chardonnay is made in only the best vintages from the oldest vineyards on the estate, and it...

Apricus Hill Pinot Noir 2021

This fun and playful Pinot Noir offers up fantastic value for money as it delivers impressive detail, finesse and complexity....

Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

It is fantastic to see this level of Prosecco available in Australia when many of the wines sold locally are...

Anselmi Capitel Croce 2021

If you did not already know it, Anselmi’s Capital Croce has for a long time been a leading wine from...

Anselmi Capitel Foscarino 2021

Anselmi is one of the leading voices in Soave, and also an innovator as illustrated here where the classic local...

Anselmi Realda Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

This wine is a perfect illustration of how most Italian wines are better with food opening up to show hidden...

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The Limestone Coast Wine Guide 2026

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

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