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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.

Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021

Tasting the classic Margaret River blend is a bit of a step back in time. Back in the day, before...

Gibson Wines Australian Old Vine Collection Barossa Shiraz 2017

Made from vines planted in the late 1800s to the 1950s, Gibson’s Australian Old Vine Collection has always been a...

Gibson Wines Australian Old Vine Collection Eden Valley Shiraz 2018

Elegance is not often what comes to mind with the wines from Rob Gibson, which are generally on the hearty...

Gibson Wines The Smithy Shiraz Cabernet 2018

Shiraz Cabernet is the original Australian blend, joining the natural power and generosity of our Shiraz with the structure and...

Hentley Farm The Beast Shiraz 2019

The Beast in 2019 lives up to its name and reputation – a monolithic Barossan that delivers in power, complexity...

Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz 2019

2019 was a hot and dry vintage in the Barossa and its made its mark on The Beauty, which is...

Hentley Farm Zinfandel 2019

Super impressive version of Australian Zinfandel here and the best I can remember from Hentley Farm. The real key to...

La Resistance Organic Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2019

Some of the winemakers in the Rhône Valley are saying 2019 is one of the best vintages in the last...

Feudo Arancio Grillo 2020

A very welcome surprise when the new vintage of the Feudo Arancio Grillo turned up at the door – it’s...

Mezzacorona Maso di Mezzo Pinot Grigio 2020

Italian Pinot Grigio is often a delicate little number – subtle, easy drinking fruits being a key to the style....

Mezzacorona Maso di Mezzo Pinot Grigio Rosé 2020

The Italians have made an art form out of making delicious rosés from Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio. Wines with...

Dominque Roger Chene Marchand Sancerre 2019

Chene Marchand is one of the most highly regarded vineyards in Sancerre with fruit jealously guarded from this hallowed hillside...

Dominque Roger Domaine du Carrou Sancerre 2020

A warmer vintage in the Loire Valley has crafted Sancerres that are beautifully approachable but still carrying the fine detail...

Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

A big step up here from the standard Chianti Classico from Castello di Meleto – more structure, more power, more...

Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico 2019

If you are looking for a classic old school Chianti then look no further than this example which shows the...

Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz 2019

This is what Padthaway Shiraz is all about with powerful, sweet flavours nicely tempered by some more savoury nuances –...

Gundog Estate Gundaroo Riesling 2021

Gundog Estate is best known for their wines from the Hunter Valley. What is less well known is that Gundog...

Dominque Roger Domaine du Carrou Sancerre Rosé 2020

While Sancerre is very well known for its white wines, the village is also home to some of France’s most...

Jip Jip Rocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Years ago you used to regularly see wines from Padthaway gracing the shelves of the best wine stores. These days...

Gundog Estate Canberra Riesling 2021

Sometimes points and ratings don’t really matter and this is the perfect example. Yes, it’s not a ‘serious’ wine and...

Château Tanunda 150 Year Old Vines 1858 Field Blend 2017

Here we have a little taste of history made from some of the oldest vines in the Barossa. And as...

Château Tanunda 100 Year Old Vines Barossa Shiraz 2018

There is definitely a Chateau Tanunda house style, a common thread that runs through all their wines. It’s a traditional...

Bellarmine Half-Dry Riesling 2021

Off-Dry Riesling can be hard to get right in Australia but this wine nails it. Pale in colour, it delivers...

Bellarmine Dry Riesling 2021

Acid fans will love this Pemberton Riesling which packs quite a punch. The colour is pale and pristine before the...

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The Lay of the Land

2026 is here and has roared in with a vengeance unfortunately kicking off with catastrophic fires, particularly in Central Victoria....
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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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Anselmi – Ahead of the Curve

Trailblazer is a term often thrown around in the wine trade. Yet, while there is certainly plenty of experimentation in...
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The Greatest Wine Book That You’ve Never Heard of – One Thousand Vines by Pascaline Lepeltier

Pascaline Lepeltier is the sommelier at highly regarded Chambers restaurant in Lower Manhattan, New York, with a superbly crafted and...
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Chasing Down Champagne

You have to hand it to French marketing, particularly when it comes to Champagne. It is a giant region; 34,000...
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The Answer is, and Always was, Chardonnay

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