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.

Little Giant Malbec 2020

Red Wine - Malbec

Looking for a big red wine that is not shiraz? Then look no further than malbec from some of the...

Terre á Terre Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2020

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

For locals in the south eastern corner of South Australia, the planting of sauvignon blanc back in 2008 must have...

Serafino Sharktooth Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

Years ago there were plenty of McLaren Vale Chardonnays to choose from but now they can be a little hard...

Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino 2016

Other - Specialty

If you loved the 2015 vintage of Podere Brizio Brunello then strap yourself in because the 2016 is at another...

Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino 2015

Other - Specialty

The 2015 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino is highly regarded and this wine does not disappoint. It’s a big and...

Podere Brizio Rosso di Montalcino 2018

Other - Specialty

A hugely impressive Rosso di Montalcino that tops many Brunellos so offers great value for money. It is also a...

DAOSA Blanc de Blancs 2016

Other - Specialty

There are not many sparkling wines in Australia that literally have everything thrown at them to give the highest levels...

Calabria Three Bridges Barossa Valley Mourvedre 2019

Other - Specialty

Mourvedre loves a warm to hot climate which makes the Barossa Valley one of its natural homes in Australia. The...

Calabria Three Bridges Barossa Valley Grenache 2019

Red Wine - Grenache

There are few more exciting grape varieties in Australia right now than grenache with winemakers around the country prodding and...

Tapanappa Definitus Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

For Foggy Hill the 2018 Definitus is quite open for business at a young age, no doubt thanks to the...

Shaw + Smith Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

Fans of Shaw + Smith Shiraz will no doubt be very happy with the 2019 vintage. It’s beautifully pitched and...

d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2020

White Wine - Viognier

While d’Arenberg certainly made its name with classic McLaren Vale big reds, their Rhone white wine collection is also worth...

Seppelt Mount Ida Heathcote Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

The original Mount Ida vineyard was planted back in 1975 so includes some of the oldest vines in Heathcote. In...

Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2016

Red Wine - Shiraz

I had one question for Peter Lehmann Senior Winemaker Tim Dolan about this wine – can you make a better...

Peter Lehmann Eight Songs Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

The Eight Songs Shiraz has always been a reflection of the man Peter Lehmann. Big, bold and generous, this is...

Peter Lehmann Mentor Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Peter Lehmann would have loved this wine which is a big and chunky red that encapsulates that inherent power and...

Peter Lehmann Margaret Semillon 2015

White Wine - Semillon

Peter Lehmann Semillon used to be my goto white wine. Dependable, highly underpriced for its quality and also a super...

Peter Lehmann Wigan Eden Valley Riesling 2015

White Wine - Riesling

If wines are to be judged by show medals and trophies alone, Peter Lehmann’s Wigan Riesling is one of the...

Yarra Junction Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

If you are looking for a complex and early drinking style of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, this wine will hit...

Yarra Junction Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2020

White Wine - Chardonnay

Crafted by the team at Mandala , this chardonnay has the classy and complex winemaking regularly seen at this winery....

Little Giant Barossa Valley Grenache Tempranillo 2019

Red Wine - Grenache - Tempranillo

Grenache and tempranillo are two grape varieties that can blend beautifully together, most notably in Spain’s most famous wine region,...

Maretti Barolo 2016

Other - Specialty

Barolo – the Italian wine of kings. If you have never tried Barolo then prepare yourself as it is not...

Chiara Condello Predappio Sangiovese Piccolo 2017

Red Wine - Sangiovese

Sangiovese from Romagna often gets forgotten behind the more famous examples from Tuscany, such as Chianti and Brunello. But in...

Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

I don’t know if it is the name, or the label, but the Old Bastard Shiraz certainly has a reputation...

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...