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.

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Leeuwin Estate is for me one of the most Bordeaux like of Margaret River’s top line cabernets with its vineyard...

Tahbilk Old Block Vines BDX 2019

Other - Specialty

I’ve seen plenty of wines from Tahbilk over the years and there is a common theme in them – generosity...

Dreaded Friend by ChaLou Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

This is your classic modern Australian version of Grenache that brings out the natural generosity and sheet drinkability of this...

Dreaded Friend by ChaLou Viognier 2021

White Wine - Viognier

On a recent trip to Orange, the visit at ChaLou was one of the most illuminating – winemakers Nadja Wallington...

Angullong Crossing Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Angullong are quite a big grower in Orange and for this label they keep only the very best fruit for...

Angullong Crossing Reserve Harriet 2019

Other - Specialty

Winemaker Ben Crossing from Angullong is stepping outside of the comfort zone here with a highly unusual blend of Sangiovese,...

Angullong Crossing Reserve Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

An exceptional example of Orange Shiraz which clearly shows its cool climate origins as well as a Rolls Royce treatment...

McHenry Hohnen Hazel’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Deeply coloured but showing a little colour development thanks to its’ almost seven years of age, this wine is almost...

McHenry Hohnen Hazel’s Vineyard Syrah 2017

Red Wine - Syrah

From the Southern quarter of Margaret River and really quite a seductive Syrah – white pepper, dried herbs with an...

De’ Vasari Chianti Riserva 2015

Other - Specialty

Chianti Riserva, under $50 – surely that is a typo, but apparently not. And while this is not the kind...

De’ Vasari BIO Chianti 2019

Other - Specialty

Here we have a good introduction to slightly old school Chianti – so break out the Margherita pizza! Quite deep...

Corduroy Wines Black Label Chardonnay 2020

White Wine - Chardonnay

Looking for a modern Australian style of Chardonnay but still with plenty of flavour? Then track down this racy Adelaide...

Corduroy Wines Black Label Chardonnay 2018

White Wine - Chardonnay

Taste the wines from Phil LeMessurier and you can tell he is a thinker. And it comes as no great...

Corduroy Wines Black Label Chardonnay 2017

White Wine - Chardonnay

Here is a Chardonnay at the peak of its powers with an attractive mix of youthful fruits and bottle aged...

Corduroy Wines Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

2018 has turned out to be an excellent vintage for Adelaide Hills Syrah thanks to a nice burst of heat...

Gaelic Cemetery White Hut Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

Beautifully pristine and pure Riesling showing all that is great about the 2021 vintage. Very pale in colour and piercing...

Gaelic Cemetery McAskill Cabernet Malbec 2020

Red Wine - Malbec

Don’t even think about opening this wine in the next five years or more as it’s a prize fighter built...

Gaelic Cemetery Celtic Farm Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

A deliciously approachable Clare Valley Riesling here but also with good staying power. Pale in colour, it opens with classic...

Burge Family Winemakers Garnacha 2019

Other - Specialty

Interesting take on Grenache here and it certainly does have a bit of Spanish attitude about it. Bright mid chery...

Burge Family Winemakers Homestead Tinta Cao Souzao 2020

Other - Specialty

A curious blend here made from two of the grapes regularly used for Portuguese ports. The advantage is that they...

Burge Family Winemakers Homestead GSM 2019

Other - Specialty

A big, plump and super ripe version of the classic Barossan Grenache blend here with lashings of jammy, ripe fruits...

Burge Family Winemakers Draycott Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

Bit of an old fashioned Aussie dry red here with powerful fruit and sweet oak plus structural tannins to provide...

Swinging Bridge Caldwell Lane Block G Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Made with fruit from five different clones of Pinot Noir and this wine shows it with impressive complexity in a...

Swinging Bridge M.A.W. Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a temperamental a beast as is the climate of Orange which threw up plenty of challenges in...

Stories

The Vintage Journal Barossa Guide 2026

August 17, 2026

Angus Hughson

The Barossa remains Australia’s most famous fine wine region. This year’s Barossa Guide 2026 by Andrew Caillard MW and Jeni...

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 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...

The Lay of the Land

October 20, 2025

Angus Hughson

2026 is here and has roared in with a vengeance unfortunately kicking off with catastrophic fires, particularly in Central Victoria....

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...