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.

Auld Family Wines Strawbridge Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

This wine is a bit of a step back in time, in a good way. You see lots of modern...

High Garden Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

I’ve got a little secret to tell – I am not always a big fan of Central Otago Pinot Noir....

Mt Bera Dream Catcher Pinot Gris 2019

Other - Specialty

The Adelaide Hills is without doubt one the best regions in the country for pinot gris with its cooler climate...

Mt Bera Wild and Free Pinot Noir 2018

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Take a walk on the wild side with this single vineyard pinot noir from high up in the Adelaide Hills,...

Longview Vineyard The Piece Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

I’ve seen a handful of vintages of The Piece and it’s never quite come together for me before but the...

Longview Vineyard Saturnus Nebbiolo 2019

Red Wine - Nebbiolo

You have got to feel sorry for anyone that takes on nebbiolo. This is not an easy grape and is...

Longview Vineyard Nebbiolo Rosato 2021

Red Wine - Nebbiolo

There can be danger having a crack at making rosé from Nebbiolo. It’s a notoriously hard grape variety to get...

Gibson Wines Burkes Hill Eden Valley Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

I met Rob Gibson about twenty years ago and in the years since the wines have always delivered a good...

Gibson Wines Discovery Road Nero d’Avola 2019

Other - Specialty

Young Nero d’Avola can be hard work with plenty of acid and tannins to burn. But here we have a...

Blue Pyrenees Exclusive Series Grenache 2020

Red Wine - Grenache

I was not sure where this wine was going to go with the Pyrenees not well known for grenache but...

Newblood Non-Alcoholic Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

So now we are stepping into the world of Non-Alcoholic wines. Firstly alcohol adds plenty to wine, giving texture and...

Castle Rock Skywalk Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

The Skywalk is a relatively new addition to Rob Diletti’s Castle Rock range. It’s supposed to be a little less...

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

Wines like this will be a relief to many chardonnay fans. It’s a throwback to the old days when chardonnays...

Ant Moore Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Ant Moore is a bit of a star in Marlborough and while pinot noirs from the region don’t always age...

Howard Park Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Howard Park’s Abercrombie is a one of a kind and is a highly individual expression of Western Australian Cabernet. It...

Heirloom Vineyards Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

Really impressed with this Barossa Shiraz which does a great job at balancing the region’s natural generosity of fruit with...

Longview Vineyard Jupiter Barbera 2019

Red Wine - Barbera

Life is tough for barbera. While its sibling from up in Piedmont, nebbiolo, hogs the limelight poor old Barbera often...

Auld Family Wines Wilberforce Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

Some wine names make no sense at all – a relic of history that does not connect with the wine....

Gaelic Cemetery McAskill Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

Black label in both appearance and quality, this is a serious single vineyard riesling from the northern Clare Valley. While...

Gaelic Cemetery Celtic Farm Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

Of the three Gaelic Cemetery Rieslings this wine is the most upfront, fruit forward and early drinking style. But don’t...

Mt Bera Wild and Free Pinot Noir 2017

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Here we have a pinot noir at the peak of its powers showing both the pretty red fruits of youth...

Seppeltsfield Great Terraced Vineyard Barossa Grenache 2020

Red Wine - Grenache

A very interesting style here taken from a single vineyard close to the historic Seppeltsfield winery which was originally planted...

Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2018

White Wine - Chardonnay

The 2018 vintage in Tasmania was exceptional and this wine shows why with its combination of delicacy, brightness and complexity....

Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2014

Red Wine - Grenache

It is interesting to see how the different vintages change the character of this Ancestor Vine grenache. While the 2013...

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...