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.

Patina Orange Pinot Noir 2018

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Orange is an undervalued region for Pinot Noir. And while the local wines can be a little up and down,...

Devil’s Corner Mt Amos Pinot Noir 2019

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

The Mount Amos label is a new addition to the Devil’s Corner range and marks their aspirations to make wines...

Devil’s Corner Mt Dove Pinot Syrah 2020

Red Wine - Syrah

Looking for something cutting edge to bring to your next dinner party? Well here we have a delicious example from...

Tamar Ridge Single Block Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

It is fantastic to see that Brown Brothers are really putting in the hard yards in search of great Tassie...

Marchesi Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2018

Other - Specialty

Castello di Fonterutoli has been owned and run by the Mazzei family for almost 600 years so it is one...

Marchesi Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli No 10 2019

Other - Specialty

Looking for a first step into the wide world of Italian wine? Then look no further than the Fonterutoli No...

Ferraton Père & Fils Bio Cotes du Rhone Villages 2020

Other - Specialty

A historic Rhone Valley producer with a history going back to 1946, Ferraton Père & Fils is now owned by...

Alain Geoffroy Chablis 2019

Other - Specialty

The old days of great value Chablis are almost gone but occasionally wines like this come along that show the...

Marchesi Mazzei Zisola Nero D’Avola 2018

Other - Specialty

Bright deep ruby in colour, Mazzei’s Zisola has always been a dependable example of Sicilian Nero D’Avola. The 2018 is...

Chateau Prieure Marquet 2016

Other - Specialty

A very good example here of the kind of classy Bordeaux you can find outside of the top villages on...

Chain of Ponds Corkscrew Road Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

This wine is so well pitched and a tribute to the work of Greg Clack with high quality cool climate...

Gomersal Wines Lyndoch Road Shiraz Mataro 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

Shiraz and Mataro make great partners as is seen in the classic wines from Wendouree, with Mataro providing a savoury,...

Chain of Ponds Amadeus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Great to see Chain of Ponds are persevering with Cabernet Sauvignon in the Adelaide Hills, although many of their neighbours...

Ballandean Estate Durif 2018

Other - Specialty

Durif was not one of the first varieties planted at Ballandean Estate back in 1968 but it might turn out...

Penfolds G5

Other - Specialty

A fascinating wine – the third and last of the multi-vintage Penfolds Grange releases brings together wines from the 2010,...

Bernard Schurr Cotes du Rhone Villages 2019

Other - Specialty

Cotes du Rhone can be a bit of a minefield sometimes but this wine absolutely overdelivers and is a cracking...

Little Giant Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Of all the Little Giant wines, the Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is consistently one of their best. It is a classically...

Little Giant Little Batch Grenache Tempranillo 2021

Red Wine - Grenache - Tempranillo

In Spain’s premier wine region, Rioja, Grenache and Tempranillo come together to create wines with fleshy sweet Grenache fruits combined...

Tread Softly Yarra Yalley Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

The Yarra Valley quite rightly is recognised as one of the country’s leading regions for Chardonnay. But not the big,...

Ballandean G.F.M. 2021

Other - Specialty

I think we can be fairly sure that this wine is a one of a kind – a blend of...

The Hare & the Tortoise King Valley Pinot Gris 2021

Other - Specialty

The cooler King Valley climate offers something a little special for fans of Pinot Gris. It’s a beautifully bright and...

Ballandean Fiano 2021

Other - Specialty

Of all the white wines from Ballandean Estate Fiano is one of my favourites with the Granite Belt climate clearly...

Elephant in the Room Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

This is a big step up from the standard Elephant in the Room Pinot Noir – better fruit from the...

Maretti Chianti 2020

Other - Specialty

A little step back in time here to the Chiantis of old. Chianti made a name for itself with mid-weight,...

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...