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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.

Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Meunier 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

Ravensworth Neighbourly Bianco 2021

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

DCB Pinot Noir 2020

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

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

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

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

Woodlands Margaret Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2017

Good to see Malbec getting a run in wines such as this to give density and staying power. Deep crimson...

Les Argelieres Pinot Noir 2020

Pinot Noir is generally the heartbreak grape for winelovers and rarely great value for money. But this French pinot gets...

Eastern Laneway Shiraz 2021

Looking for a wine that seriously over delivers for the price? Then look no further than this Eastern Laneway Grampians...

L’Expression du Gamay 2020

This surely has to be the ultimate picnic wine for under a tenner. Mid crimson in colour, it is a...

Wolf Blass Exclusive Release Shiraz Cabernet 2021

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

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

Charles Renoir Beaujolais 2020

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

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The Vintage Journal Barossa Guide 2026

The Barossa remains Australia’s most famous fine wine region. This year’s Barossa Guide 2026 by Andrew Caillard MW and Jeni...
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Bass Phillip 2024 New Vintage Releases

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