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.

Hollydene Estate Semillon 2017

White Wine - Semillon

This Hunter Valley Semillon is at the peak of its powers with bright, crisp acidity still very much in play....

Taltarni Dynamic Shiraz Viognier 2020

Red Wine - White Wine - Shiraz - Viognier

This elegant and subtle Shiraz Viognier expression has lots of hidden corners that slowly emerge with time in the glass....

Taltarni Dynamic Mourvèdre 2021

Other - Specialty

This Mourvèdre from the Pyrenees, with 12% Shiraz in the blend, is a fascinating and elegant expression of the variety...

Rogers & Rufus Rosé 2021

Other - Specialty

Pale onion skin pink and quite a fascinating rosé that improved over a couple of days which suggests it could...

Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Barossa Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

White Wine - Chardonnay

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

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Grenache - Shiraz

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

Other - Specialty

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

Red Wine - Grenache

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

Other - Specialty

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

Other - Specialty

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Grenache

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Syrah

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

Red Wine - Grenache - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Stories

Bass Phillip 2024 New Vintage Releases

June 1, 2026

Angus Hughson

Bass Phillip Gamay 2024 $75 | 91 Points This 2024 Gamay is fine and perfumed to start showing fresh red...

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...