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.

Wolf Blass Exclusive Release Shiraz Cabernet 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

So Wolf Blass from start to finish so if you are a fan then this wine is a must. Made...

Marques del Atrio Rioja Reserva 2016

Other - Specialty

A very impressive and youthful colour here for a five year old Rioja which suggests this wine will continue to...

Charles Renoir Beaujolais 2020

Other - Specialty

You will not find a better value Beaujolais than this which beautifully illustrates Gamay’s superb drinkability which has made it...

Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare 2020

Other - Specialty

This rosé from the USA packs some serious personality and has been made with a fruit salad of grape varieties...

Bread and Butter Napa Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

This wine will not be everyone’s cup of tea but, if you like your pinots on the BIG side, it...

The Lane Provenance Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

This Pinot is built for a good time not a long time, and has crowd pleaser written all over it....

The Lane Provenance Gamay 2021

Other - Specialty

This is a fun little wine and another great example of how well suited Gamay is to the Australian climate....

The Lane Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

Mid to deep crimson in colour, this follows The Lane mould for their regional wines which are unashamedly made to...

The Lane Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

A fresh and breezy Adelaide Hills Chardonnay here well made for youthful appeal and immediate drinking pleasure. Pale in colour,...

The Lane Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

From one of the most successful regions for this variety comes this strongly varietal example with its pristine, pale colour...

The Lane Provenance Pinot Blanc 2021

Other - Specialty

It is fantastic to see more and more Pinot Blanc vineyards around the country which in the right hands can...

Ox Hardy 1891 Ancestor Vines Shiraz 2013

Red Wine - Shiraz

A superb example of aged McLaren Vale Shiraz that is still youthful and with a long future ahead. Superb purity...

Ox Hardy Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

Bright mid crimson in colour before launching into a beautifully bright and expressive modern Grenache style. It opens with vibrant...

Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Vineyard Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

A real crowd pleaser here that will make McLaren Vale fans swoon. Deep crimson in colour, it is a rich...

Ox Hardy Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

A well pitched example of Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with fresh, bright fruits at its core with a strong dose of...

Ox Hardy McLaren Vale Fiano 2021

Other - Specialty

McLaren Vale is now making a strong statement as a leading local region for Fiano with wines that show an...

Love Over Gold Eden Valley Shiraz 2017

Red Wine - Shiraz

A serious and personality filled Shiraz – a little bit atypical for Eden Valley thanks to the vintage but also...

Highgate Organic Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

This is a cracking Shiraz from Highgate and one of the best yet under this label. Opaque ruby in colour,...

Howard Park Arbor Novae Margaret River Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

Sustainability is a big issue for the wine trade which promises to become a more important part of our wine...

Howard Park Arbor Novae Porongurup Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

Young Porongurup Riesling can be hard work with bright citrus fruits often coiled up tight. But a slightly different tack...

Vasse Felix Tom Cullity 2018

Other - Specialty

Is this the year where Tom Cullity really hits the jackpot? Absolutely, with this vintage sure to be a Margaret...

Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

The origins of The Signature is one of the great, rarely told stories in the wine trade, a wine that...

Little Giant Barossa Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

An impressive Barossan for the price here with everything you need for a cool night by the fire. Bright deep...

Two Hands Twelftree Chaffeys Road McLaren Vale Grenache 2020

Red Wine - Grenache

Some Grenache can be real chameleons as young wines offering up just a hint of how they will evolve in...

Stories

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...

The Answer is, and Always was, Chardonnay

January 31, 2025

Angus Hughson

Imagine having a crystal ball twenty years ago and peering into the future of Australian wine. At the time, Robert...