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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.
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Greenock Creek 15 Claims Shiraz 2021

There is something very alluring in this 2021 Shiraz, 100% matured in French oak. There is a northern Barossa opulence...
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Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2022

The seductive 2022 Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz is classic Hewitson with an engaging, bright fruited style showcased by approachable...
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Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019

This broody and densely packed 2019 Merlot Cabernet Franc is exceptional and offers up muscular aromas of meat stock, blackberry...
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Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2019

This 2019 Cabernet Shiraz is quite a different beast from the Merlot Cabernet Franc from the same vintage showing more...
MLG LANGI SHZ

Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 2021

An excellent vintage of Langi Shiraz which delivers tightly controlled aromas of tarry, liquorice, roasted meats against a backdrop of...
NV TA SHZ

Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Shiraz 2021 

This refined 2021 shows admirable poise and quite beautiful complexity with its complex aromas of violets, wood smoke and white...
TA CAB

Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

This densely packed and serious 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is broody and very much sitting in its shell but teases with...
MLG MAST SHZ

Mount Langi Ghiran Mast Shiraz 2021 

Composure is the key to this stylish cool climate 2021 Shiraz. It opens with wonderful purity of blackberries and violets...
NV YB CUV

Yering Station Yarrabank Cuvée 2019

This well made 2019 Yarra Cuvée delivers a precise core of citrus pith and peel with a gentle touch of...
NV YS CHA

Yering Station Chardonnay 2023 

This modern and detailed 2023 Chardonnay has a Macon feel with its relaxed summer fruit vibe – pear, flint, oatmeal...
YEV Clarendon Grenache x

Yangarra Hickinbotham Grenache 2022

This alluring and broody 2022 Grenache, which spent 150 days in amphorae on skins, is intriguing although takes a little...
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Precious Little Riesling 2023

This punchy 2023 Clare Valley Riesling explodes with limey goodness – lime juice and pith against a subtle stony backdrop....
NV CE RIES

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Riesling 2023

This gently aromatic 2023 Riesling opens up with wafts of fresh pear, laced with lemon and lime complexity. A dry,...
Griffon's Key Grenache

Kay Brothers Griffon’s Key Reserve Grenache 2021

Superb vintage of this 2021 Grenache, expressive and powerful with good aging potential. Fabulous generosity as it explodes with cranberry,...
New Reserve Chard High Res

Hutton Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2022

This 2022 Chardonnay is the complete package, with a unique combination of sophistication and power. It opens with an enthralling...
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Hither & Yon Leask Grenache 2022

This chunky and generous 2022 McLaren Vale Grenache is expressive with rich layers of red licorice, barbecued meats and dusty...
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Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz 2022

This 2022 Seppeltsfield Shiraz is quite stunning and beautifully showcases the exceptional 2022 vintage. Powerful and rich but with enough...
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Greenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz 2021

Nothing shy here is this decadently flavoured 2021 Shiraz from vineyards in Seppeltsfield with lashing of dark chocolate and fresh...
Single Bottle

Waterwheel The Estate 2021

This traditionally styled 2021 blend is opulent thanks to its dense chocolate and blackberry flavours, with a gentle leafy lift,...
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Gibson Wines Burkes Hill Riesling 2024

This 2024 single site Riesling is fresh as a daisy and delivers exotic aromas of lime zest and frangipani with...
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Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2021

This seamless blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from 2021 displays beautiful approachability, with vibrant blackberry cassis, slate, violets...
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Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz 2022

This stunning 2022 single vineyard Marananga Shiraz is a sophisticated and enthralling Shiraz from the Greenock Creek stable although a...
NVa Hi

Greenock Creek Apricot Black Shiraz 2021

This 2021 essence of Shiraz is opulent and explodes with black olive, roasted meats and dried fruit aromas with a...
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Greenock Creek Creek Block Shiraz 2021

The bold yet composed single vineyard 2021 Creek Block Shiraz from Seppeltsfield is quite classic with its raw power and...

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Margaret River Wine Show 2024

Change was in the air at the 2024 Margaret River Wine Show as last year’s Chairman Nick Ryan had moved...
YAL WINEMAKERS

Yalumba new releases including some surprises

Travel around the world and what you notice is many great international wineries have parcels of old vintages for sale....
Page Canon Camden Park Label

Australia’s First Vintage – 1792

The earliest days for the Australian wine industry were not easy. Cuttings first had to successfully make the long trip...
Coonawarra Siding Summer Ockert Le Roux

Red Earth Rising

It is a rare miracle when two superb vintages go back to back, and, for Coonawarra, 2021 and 2022 may...
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2019 Henschke Releases

Henschke have now brought their premium wine releases together for release dates and vintage, which provides a good snapshot of...
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Essential Champagne – Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs NV

There are many facets to the role of Chef de Cave in a major Champagne house. At its heart is...
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