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.

Greywacke Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

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

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

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

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

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

Red Wine - Grenache

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

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

Other - Specialty

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

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

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

White Wine - Chardonnay

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

White Wine - Chardonnay

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

Other - Specialty

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

La Noblesse Loire Valley Gamay 2020

Other - Specialty

A seriously drinkable wine here which provides a delicious introduction to the Loire Valley in Northern France. It’s your classic...

Harewood Flux V Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Light weight, easy drinking reds are growing in popularity at an enormous rate as many consumers are now looking toward...

Otronia I Pinot Noir 2019

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir may very well prove to be the standout wine for Bodegas Otronia although these are distinctly savoury and...

Otronia III & IV Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

The cool Patagonian climate stands tall in this wine thanks to its layers of finely detailed, yet pungent aromatic fruits....

Otronia 45 Rugientes Corte de Blancas 2019

Other - Specialty

Bodegas Otronia steps out of its comfort zone with what is a novel blend of pinot gris, chardonnay and gewürztraminer....

Dandelion Vineyards Moonrise Kingdom of McLaren Vale 2020

Other - Specialty

An unusual blend here of Shiraz, Grenache and Petit Verdot from Dandelion Vineyards but it works beautifully with the Petit...

Ravensworth Neighbourly Bianco 2021

Other - Specialty

Bryan Martin is a thinker who does not mind stepping out of his comfort zone, which is not a bad...

DCB Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Pale crimson in colour, here we have a gentle Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that doesn’t leap out of the glass...

ATR Wines Chockstone Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

Deep crimson in colour and a very well pitched Grampians Shiraz showing a fantastic mix of deep, dark mulberry and...

Heirloom Vineyards Alcala Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

A stunning modern expression of Australian Grenache that is built for the long haul, it opens with superb fruit purity...

An Approach to Relaxation Magnolia Grenache 2019

Red Wine - Grenache

The rise of Grenache continues and this is a great wine to get any latecomers started. It’s an unashamedly ripe...

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...