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 Floris Chardonnay 2020

White Wine - Chardonnay

I think I have been missing out. The wines from Bruce Dukes and Domaine Naturaliste are new to me and...

Oliver’s Taranga Tempranillo 2020

Red Wine - Tempranillo

Good effort here with 2020 throwing its fair share of challenges at South Australian winemakers. And while Tempranillo likes it...

Oliver’s Taranga Fiano 2021

Other - Specialty

Great to see Oliver’s Taranga having a good crack at Fiano, and they are one of the leaders at getting...

Oliver’s Taranga Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

There is a nice old fashioned feel to this McLaren Vale Shiraz from the historic Oliver’s Taranga. No tricks or...

Oliver’s Taranga Vermentino 2021

White Wine - Vermentino

Vermentino and fresh sardines is one of the great matches for food and wine. Tangy fruits of Vermentino beautifully cut...

Poggio San Polo Brunello di Montalcino 2015

Other - Specialty

Poggio San Polo is a joint venture between the famed Valpolicella name of Allegrini and their American importer which is...

Margan Breaking Ground Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

Of all the Breaking Ground wines from 2021 this was the pick. But if you are looking for a traditional...

Margan Breaking Ground Semillon 2021

White Wine - Semillon

Like many Hunter Semillons soon after hitting the bottle, the Breaking Ground took a little time to hit its stride....

Margan Breaking Ground Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

Margan is a very well known family name in the Hunter, based around Broke, and Breaking Ground is the project...

Chateau Tanunda The Everest Barossa Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

The Everest is Chateau Tanunda’s shot at the title, their pinnacle shiraz and grenache from every vintage. In 2018 it...

Chateau Tanunda 50 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

There is an interesting comparison to be had here with the Chateau Tanunda Ebenezer Shiraz, which is a decadent and...

Chateau Tanunda Terroirs of the Barossa Ebenezer District Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

From the entire Chateau Tanunda range this is the pick and the best value by far. It’s classic Barossa from...

Chateau Tanunda 50 Year Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet and Barossa fans will applaud this impressive wine that celebrates the best of both worlds. It’s cabernet all right...

Chateau Tanunda Terroirs of the Barossa Eden Valley Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

The 2019 vintage bought some challenges to the Barossa Valley thanks to the hot and dry weather which lingered for...

Chateau Tanunda The Everest Old Vine Grenache 2018

Red Wine - Grenache

The team at Chateau Tanunda have thrown everything at this wine and made what is clearly a house style of...

Chateau Tanunda The Château Single Vineyard Eden Valley Chardonnay 2020

White Wine - Chardonnay

You can see this wine flying out the door at Chateau Tanunda’s impressive winery and cellar door because it delivers...

Chateau Tanunda 150 Year Old Vines Semillon 2020

White Wine - Semillon

Barossa Valley Semillon often gets left behind, forgotten for more fancied wines from the Hunter Valley. But the old vines...

Mazi Grenache Rosé 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

Cracking value here and a rosé with plenty of personality. There is a bit of colour – medium on the...

Mazi Limited Release Rosé 2021

Other - Specialty

A delicious blend of mourvedre and grenache where all the stops have been pulled out to make a serious rosé....

Plus & Minus Prosecco NV

Other - Specialty

It’s no doubt the holy grail for plenty of wine drinkers – Prosecco without the alcohol. And while this does...

Woods Crampton White Label Eden Valley Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

For the 2021 release of their White Label Riesling the Woods Crampton team have come up with a chameleon wine...

Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

A fascinating expression of John Riddoch in 2018. Gone are the blockbuster, oaky styles of old and they have been...

Arila Gardens Sand Garden Grenache 2019

Red Wine - Grenache

For International Grenache Day I was lucky enough to taste my way through a couple of cases of Barossa Grenache,...

Wynns Coonawarra The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

This entry-level Wynns cabernet sauvignon from the 2019 vintage announces that this is an exceptional vintage of cabernet sauvignon from...

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...