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.

Terre à Terre Crayères Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz

Fans of the classic Australian Cabernet Shiraz blend should stack up on this as it is a great example that...

Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

There is a beautiful tension and balance to this wine from start to finish. Mid straw in colour, it opens...

Henschke George 5th Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

A beautiful crystal clear garnet colour is a taste of what’s to come. Boyant, bright and enticing aromas of red...

Henschke Johann’s Garden 2020

Other - Specialty

This blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre is Henschke’s heavy-hitting Grenache blend. It’s generally quite beefy and brooding but the 2020...

Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

A blend of Barossa and Eden Valley Shiraz, Tappa Pass is generally the more approachable of Henschke’s premium reds, and...

Bekkers Syrah Grenache 2020

Red Wine - Grenache - Syrah

Syrah seems a little more successful in McLaren Vale for 2020 with this wine a small step up on the...

Bekkers Grenache 2020

Red Wine - Grenache

A more elegant and restrained vintage of Grenache from Toby and Emmanuelle Bekkers in 2020 with red fruits the order...

Bellarmine Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

Pemberton is a part of what is one of the most exciting wine regions in Australia, the Southern coastline of...

Passel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Here we have quite a classic Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon which elegantly portrays its cooler climate origins as well as...

Rusty Mutt Conejo Joven Tempranillo 2021

Red Wine - Tempranillo

This is a nice little addition to the growing range of European styled red wines found around the country with...

Peacetree Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

Bright shimmering gold in colour, this is a well made and generously fruited Margaret River Chardonnay style with weighty aromas...

Peacetree Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Bit of an old school Margaret River Cabernet here with a strong varietal signature. It opens up with beautifully pure...

Rusty Mutt Original Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

For fans of big, bruising reds from McLaren Vale, look no further than this densely packed Shiraz that is guaranteed...

Tread Softly Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir is all about delicacy and finesse, and is perfectly pitched for Pinot fans to enjoy as a...

Plus & Minus Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

Jumping into alcohol free here with this Chardonnay made with quality fruit from the Adelaide Hills. Does it taste like...

Passel Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

It’s a real shame that more wineries don’t try their hand at Sauvignon Blanc with some oak influence. We are...

Gibson The Dirtman Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

Rob Gibson really is a master when it comes to hearty Barossa Shiraz. Old school sure but they also capture...

Precious Little Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

Made with fruit from Langhorne Creek this is the kind of crowd pleasing Grenache that is sure to win many...

Howard Park Flint Rock Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Who says Great Southern does not do great Pinot? This wine is an absolute ripper that delivers real Pinot complexity...

Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

Shiraz from the Great Southern is a rare beast and can be a bit of a challenge thanks to their...

Howard Park Flint Rock Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

A very well pitched Chardonnay here with something for everyone interested in exploring cool climate styles. Bright light golden in...

Howard Park Flint Rock Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

The 2021 Flint Rock Riesling is an each-way bet and while most of it will be enjoyed young, which it...

Varney Wines Fiano 2020

Other - Specialty

A very impressive Fiano here although one which breaks the mould for this variety. Winemaker Alan Varney has taken an...

Voyager Estate The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

The Voyager Estate The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a beautifully fragrant and elegant expression of the Margaret River blend....

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...