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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.

Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Barossa Shiraz 2019

An intense colour gives the first hints to this brooding 2019 Barossa Shiraz that has an intense core of blackberry,...

Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2018

A very well pitched modern style of Australian Chardonnay that brings together a generous core of primary fruits with pear...

earthworks Grower Gatherer Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

This wine from the Barossa screams out Cabernet from start to finish. It is not particularly serious but delivers good...

Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Barossa Shiraz Cabernet 2019

Yalumba are one of the kings of Shiraz Cabernet blends and this wine shows that class at a very reasonable...

Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018

This 2018 Barossan Grenache blend is rock solid thanks to a dense core of aromas ranging from blackberry, mulberry, black...

Hewitson Old Garden Mourvèdre 2019

This wine was a bit of a slow starter but when it finally got into fear it really sung with...

Quin Wines Barossa Valley Grenache 2019

While this wine has plenty of whole bunch fruit, it seemed to show it a little less here than in...

Quin Wines Barossa Valley Mataro 2021

The first Mataro from Andrew Quin and it is a very good effort. It’s a brooding wine with dense fruit...

Quin Wines Riverland Mataro 2020

For a grape variety that can be hard to find without the usual mix of Shiraz and Grenache, this wine...

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...

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The Lay of the Land

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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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