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.

Vinea Marson Reserve Viognier 2017

White Wine - Viognier

There are very few viogniers in Australia that have the power and depth of this wine. But it does not...

Purple Hands After Five Wine Co Aglianico 2019

Other - Specialty

This is a really impressive and great value version of Aglianico and without doubt one of the nation’s best, although...

Purple Hands After Five Wine Co Montepulciano 2019

Other - Specialty

Despite its rarity Montepulciano seems very well suited to the Barossa Valley. It loves a warm climate and retains its...

Purple Hands Colours of the South Mourvedre 2020

Other - Specialty

Mourvedre, or mataro, is not often known for such approachability as a young wine with this example ready to go...

Purple Hands Colours of the South Pinot Blanc 2021

Other - Specialty

Isn’t it fantastic to see the Barossa Valley widening its scope past traditional big reds into a whole range of...

Chateau Magnol Cru Bourgeois 2018

Other - Specialty

The 2018 Bordeaux vintage has been crowned exceptional if not legendary status thanks to a hot and dry Summer. Located...

Vinea Marson Grazia 2017

Other - Specialty

One whiff of this wine and I was instantly transported back to Northern Italy thanks to its mix of exotic...

Vinea Marson Heathcote Shiraz Viognier 2016

Red Wine - White Wine - Shiraz - Viognier

There are not many shiraz viognier blends in Heathcote but the success of this wine suggests there should potentially be...

Vinea Marson Heathcote Sangiovese 2016

Red Wine - Sangiovese

It’s not hard to make solid sangiovese in Australia. But great sangiovese – that is a different story. Often the...

Hentley Farm Eden Valley Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

You can just feel the potential in this wine. Fruit tightly coiled over a backbone of firm acidity with superb...

Hentley Farm Garganega Barossa Valley 2021

Other - Specialty

I was not expecting this from Hentley Farm – garganega; one of Italy’s most famous indigenous white grape varieties popping...

Hentley Farm OD Riesling Barossa Valley 2021

White Wine - Riesling

It still astounds me that Off-Dry Riesling has not taken off. Low alcohol, tick. Great with South-East Asian food, double...

Riposte by Tim Knappstein The Foil Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

After the slightly tough 2020 vintage there is no doubt that the Knappsteins would have celebrated 2021 with its brightness...

Riposte by Tim Knappstein The Scimitar Clare Valley Riesling 2020

White Wine - Riesling

Legendary winemaker Tim Knappstein made his name with classic, ageweorthy Clare Valley Riesling. So no great surprise that his new...

Mazi Mataro Cinsault Grenache Rosé 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

It is great to see more and more rosés like this coming out that are not shy on flavour, which...

Mazi Mavrodaphne Rosé 2021

Other - Specialty

The Greeks are coming and no doubt we will see plenty more Greek grape varieties such as mavrodaphne making an...

Richard Hamilton Les Collines Pinot Gris 2021

Other - Specialty

Fantastic to see a brand like Richard Hamilton stepping out of the box with this Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris. Onion...

Richard Hamilton Little Road Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

Proper McLaren Vale Shiraz for not too many dollars – what more could you ask for? Good colour before launching...

St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Almost forty years young, St Hugo has over the years developed a reputation as one of Coonawarra’s shining lights. And...

Welkin by Aphelion Rosé 2021

Other - Specialty

The palest of salmon pinks greets your eyes on this wine but don’t take that as a sign that it’s...

Welkin by Aphelion Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

A deceptively serious Grenache here from Rob at Aphelion wines. At first there are some beautifully bright fruits – red...

d’Arenberg ‘The Twenty Eight Road’ Mourvedre 2018

Other - Specialty

There are not many straight Mourvedres around, especially from McLaren Vale, and this version is distinctly in old school territory....

Hoosegg Jade Moon Cabernet Franc 2017

Red Wine - Cabernet Franc

Not many winemakers around Australia have got their heads around cabernet franc. But when done right this is a grape...

Hoosegg Magic Monkey Shiraz 2017

Red Wine - Shiraz

A beautiful example of cool climate shiraz here with a touch of cabernet sauvignon, just 3%, which adds another level...

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...