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.

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

This is New Zealand sauvignon blanc but not as you know it with a distinctly elegant style. With a quick...

Henry’s Drive Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz

The classic Aussie blend and there are plenty of versions from all around the county although it is still a...

Henry’s Drive McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

It has been over twenty years since the first Henry’s Drive wines were launched and the label has always been...

Seppelt Hundredweight Hill Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

Heathcote Shiraz for under $20 – you’re dreaming right? Well no, and from the house of Seppelt and Chief Winemaker...

Humo Blanco Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

We don’t see much Chilean wine in Australia and, for anyone keen to branch out, this organic red is a...

Charles Renoir Beaujolais 2019

Other - Specialty

Here we have a regular annual release from ALDI and the 2019 vintage is a cracker. It’s absolutely bursting with...

Vinatero Old Vine Grenache 2020

Red Wine - Grenache

If you are looking for a big, old fashioned grenache then maybe this wine is not for you. But if...

Eastern Laneway Vintners Grampians Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

You don’t often get a wine like this from a supermarket. But here we have a new age red wine...

Eisenstone SV904 Roennfeldt Vineyard Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

Roennfeldt is another revered name in the Barossa thanks to its importance in the wines from Greenock Creek. This is...

Eisenstone SV902 Hoffmann Vineyard Ebenezer Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

Just a mention of the Hoffman vineyard in Ebenezer is enough to make many Barossa fans get a little excited....

Eisenstone SR802 Ebenezer Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

Eisenstone is a relatively new kid on the block that is a Barossa specialist. They source parcels of fruit from...

Jansz Tasmania Vintage Rosé 2017

Other - Specialty

This is a stunning Tasmanian Sparkling wine that delivers all the complexity and detail found in the best Champagnes while...

Deep Down Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

When the first vintage of this wine came out it instantly aroused plenty of interest. Why? It is not just...

Heggies Cloudline Eden Valley Chardonnay 2020

White Wine - Chardonnay

From high up in the Eden Valley comes this delicious modern Australian style of chardonnay that has been fermented and...

Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache 2019

Red Wine - Grenache

During Grenache’s long years in the wilderness, Yalumba’s Bush Vine has always been a dependable label where the few grenache...

Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 2015

White Wine - Riesling

This Eden Valley legend is back and in great form. Made from a single South-facing vineyard, which turned 50 in...

Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2020

White Wine - Chardonnay

The Hill-Smith Eden Valley Chardonnays are certainly on the lighter end of the spectrum so if you are looking for...

Yalumba Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

The shiraz cabernet blend is a part of the furniture at Yalumba. Few companies take the classic Australian blend as...

Mesh Eden Valley Riesling 2020

White Wine - Riesling

Mesh is a heavyweight collaboration between Jeffrey Grosset and the Hill-Smith family of Yalumba. Both have their own brands in...

Running with Bulls Garnacha 2019

Other - Specialty

Love the concept for this wine – getting to the heart of what makes these Mediterranean grape varieties tick. And...

Orin Swift Machete 2017

Other - Specialty

I was not quite sure what to expect here, with a wine called Machete; dangerous, steely, shocking. As it turns...

Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert California Red 2018

Other - Specialty

Fans of Californian wine will know that the local zinfandel is worth hunting down. Sometimes I find zin a bit...

Patina Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2018

White Wine - Chardonnay

If there is one thing to say about the team at Patina Wines and winemaker Gerald Naef, they do make...

Bekkers Wine Grenache 2019

Red Wine - Grenache

The Bekkers model is a little unusual for grenache in some ways rejecting the concept of single site is best...

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...