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.

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...

Ironcloud Wines pepperilly sauvignon blanc semillon 2020

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon

The Western Australian Classic Dry White, normally crafted with sauvignon blanc and semillon, used to be one the most popular...

Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

The G.A.M Shiraz is regularly one of my favourites from the Mitolo range thanks to its core of typically powerful...

Mitolo Cantiniere Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

Mitolo has made a name for themselves with single vineyard wines, particularly G.A.M., Serpico and Savatar. The Cantiniere is where...

Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

A really smart vintage for this wine, it not only carries impressive intensity but there is also plenty of detail...

Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

Much of Mitolo’s rich and ripe style is thanks to vineyard location, down toward the Southern end of McLaren Vale....

Two Hands Angels’ Share McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

The Angels Share is the mythical wine that evaporates from wine barrels during aging, which also helps to concentrate the...

Mitolo The Nessus Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Shiraz

This is a whole lot of shiraz for not a lot of cash which can be picked up in Dan...

Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

You’d think they were crazy making an Amarone style from cabernet sauvignon. Amarone is one of Italy’s greatest wines made...

Mitolo Jester Malbec 2019

Red Wine - Malbec

Take a drive around McLaren Vale and it is clear that this is a very special place. The odd monstrous...

Pipers Brook Estate Cuvée 2017

Other - Specialty

A lot of work has gone into this wine and it shows. First there is high quality pinot noir and...

Pipers Tasmania by Pipers Brook Vineyard Rosé 2019

Other - Specialty

You don’t often see winemakers using fruit from 30 year old vines in their rosé and it shows in this...

Pipers Tasmania by Pipers Brook Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

With Tasmania’s icy climate the island state should make a fantastic home for sauvignon blanc. But over the years many...

Longview Vineyard Macclesfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon can be hard work and you really have to pick your site. Luckily it turns out that...

Longview Vineyard Macclesfield Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

Macclesfield is a pretty little town at the top of the Angas River in the Adelaide Hills. While this might...

Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling 2020

White Wine - Riesling

It is always exciting when the first wines from the new vintage start coming in giving a little taste of...

The Farm Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Red Wine - Shiraz

Barossa Valley Shiraz is often better with a couple of years under its belt to soften what can be a...

New Certan Mt Pleasant Pinot Noir 2018

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

As you can see, stunning label and package plus this wine also has an interesting story behind it. New Certan...

Church Road TOM Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot

There are some wines that just deliver from the moment you pop the cork, and this is one of those...

Church Road TOM Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

Hawke’s Bay. On this side of the ditch this superb region is regularly forgotten. If it starred with pinot noir,...

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...