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.

Giant Steps Equate Chardonnay 2021

White Wine - Chardonnay

This very serious 2021 Chardonnay is seamless and beautifully layered with nutty grapefruit and melon with flashes of florals and...

Greenock Creek Grenache 2023

Red Wine - Grenache

This is showing some of the new angles coming from Greenock Creek and winemaker Alex Peel. Very approachable with raspberry...

Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

This inaugural vintage of Roennfeldt Road Grenache from 2021 is a typically dense style from Greenock Creek but also retains...

Greenock Creek 15 Claims Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

There is something very alluring in this 2021 Shiraz, 100% matured in French oak. There is a northern Barossa opulence...

Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2022

Red Wine - Shiraz

The seductive 2022 Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz is classic Hewitson with an engaging, bright fruited style showcased by approachable...

Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Franc - Merlot

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

Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet - Shiraz

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

Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Mount Langi Ghiran Mast Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Yering Station Yarrabank Cuvée 2019

Other - Specialty

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

Yering Station Chardonnay 2023

White Wine - Chardonnay

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

Yangarra Hickinbotham Grenache 2022

Red Wine - Grenache

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

Precious Little Riesling 2023

White Wine - Riesling

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

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Riesling 2023

White Wine - Riesling

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

Kay Brothers Griffon’s Key Reserve Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

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

Hutton Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2022

White Wine - Chardonnay

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

Hither & Yon Leask Grenache 2022

Red Wine - Grenache

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

Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz 2022

Red Wine - Shiraz

This 2022 Seppeltsfield Shiraz is quite stunning and beautifully showcases the exceptional 2022 vintage. Powerful and rich but with enough...

Greenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Waterwheel The Estate 2021

Other - Specialty

This traditionally styled 2021 blend is opulent thanks to its dense chocolate and blackberry flavours, with a gentle leafy lift,...

Gibson Wines Burkes Hill Riesling 2024

White Wine - Riesling

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

Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2021

Other - Specialty

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