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.

La Resistance Organic Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019

Other - Specialty

When it comes to French rosé, almost everyone reaches for the wines from Provence and poor old Côtes du Rhône...

La Resistance Organic Côtes du Rhône 2018

Other - Specialty

Looking for something a little different? Here is a deliciously smashable French red that has something for everyone. There is...

Biblioteque Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

Love it or hate it, we could all do with a case of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc around the house. For...

Monterra Fleurieu Cabernets 2020

Other - Specialty

The magical combination of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc is on show here although in quite a juicy package. There...

Monterra Fleurieu Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

If big, dense shiraz is your thing then move along as this wine shows the more subtle side to this...

Colab and Bloom Tempranillo 2020

Red Wine - Tempranillo

The 2020 vintage has seen the Colab and Bloom team reach further afield than usual for fruit for their tempranillo...

Dog Point Chardonnay 2018

White Wine - Chardonnay

Marlborough Chardonnay often gets forgotten behind the local sauvignon blanc and pinot noir, despite the local potential to make some...

Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2014

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

I do love what Dog Point do with their Section 94 – it’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc but like you have...

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2020

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

I challenge anyone who says they are not fans of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to not be impressed by this superb...

Lark Oloroso Cask Release 2021

Other - Specialty

Some whiskies just grab you from the first sniff, and this is such a whisky. The key is the barrels...

Hentley Farm H-Block Shiraz Cabernet 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

I love the felt label on this wine – it hints at the wine’s seductive side. The vineyards were planted...

Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

The Clos Otto Shiraz has a unique backstory. It started almost thirty years ago when an elderly ex-German border control...

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

I really wasn’t quite sure what to find in this wine but yes it is definitely one Sexy Beast. In...

Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Pinot Noir 2018

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

There are not many great Pinot Noirs currently coming out of Western Australia. Pinot Noir is one of the most...

Nietschke by Kalleske Harry GSM 2018

Other - Specialty

The Kalleske clan have a long and proud history in the Barossa which gives them plenty of experience to source...

Dandelion Vineyards Sleeping Beauty GSM 2018

Other - Specialty

This is not your usual version of the Barossa Grenache blend. Often they are big, dense and rich wines –...

Domaine Pardon & Fils Beaujolais Cuvee P Rouge 2019

Other - Specialty

Deep cherry in colour, this wine screams drink me from start to finish and showcases the hot Beaujolais summer of...

Gibson Wines ‘The Dirtman’ Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

There is a battle going on in the Barossa – new, modern sleek wines up against the more traditional styles...

Tread Softly Yarra Valley Rose 2020

Other - Specialty

Nice concept behind the Tread Softy wines – light, bistro, easy drinking wines made for casual enjoyment that are also...

Fontavera Organic Pinot Grigio 2019

White Wine - Pinot Grigio

Let’s be honest – Italian Pinot Grigio can be disappointing. You wrap your lips around it hoping for a little...

Ironcloud Wines The Alliance Cabernet Malbec 2018

Red Wine - Malbec

For me, this is the wine from Ironcloud that could seriously put them on the map. Yes the Alliance Chardonnay...

Ironcloud Wines Rock of Solitude Cabernet Malbec 2019

Red Wine - Malbec

Serious drinkability is the key to this wine. Sometimes wines from the west can be a bit lacking in this...

Ironcloud Wines The Alliance Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

Margaret River gets all the praise for chardonnay but don’t discount Ferguson Valley near Bunbury, especially if you like your...

Ironcloud Wines Rock of Solitude Chardonnay 2020

White Wine - Chardonnay

One thing really stands out about the ironcloud wines and that is brilliant winemaking. All the wines are perfectly pitched...

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...