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.

Castle Rock Great Southern Shiraz 2018

Red Wine - Shiraz

It’s not quite there yet but Great Southern in Western Australia is one of the country’s up and coming regions...

Castle Rock Porongurup Riesling 2020

White Wine - Riesling

Castle Rock’s Porongurup Riesling is a benchmark for the region. From the look of this wine 2020 is going to...

Castle Rock Porongurup Chardonnay 2020

White Wine - Chardonnay

If you are looking for a classy chardonnay at a bargain price then look no further than this brilliant wine...

Mitchell McNichol Shiraz 2008

Red Wine - Shiraz

A great rendition of the traditional Australian dry red that is more regional than varietal but carries with it great...

Mitchell McNichol Riesling 2010

White Wine - Riesling

This is a serious Clare Valley Riesling at the peak of its powers which shows the benefits of detailed winemaking....

Spring Vale Salute Sparkling 2018

Other - Specialty

Tasmania is leading the charge when it comes to sparkling wines with both the biggest and boutique wineries now releasing...

Thymiopoulos ATMA White Xinomavro Malagousia 2018

Other - Specialty

This is a very unique Greek blend with biodynamically grown Zinomavro blended with Malagousia from Naoussa. Its is bright medium...

Kinsfolk by Mitchell Grenache 2017

Red Wine - Grenache

The Clare Valley is not well known for Grenache but this is an attractive version with a couple of years...

Apricus Hill Denmark Pinot Noir 2019

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

So what is the key to the greatest pinot noirs? Power, complexity, cellaring potential or something else? Great pinot is...

Harewood Estate Denmark Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Bargain Pinot Noir is very hard to find so pinot fans should track this wine down to enjoy over the...

Domaine de Baron’arques 2010

Other - Specialty

No great surprise that a wine from the owners of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Napa legend Opus One is a...

Domaine de Baronarques Chardonnay 2016

White Wine - Chardonnay

This is not your average chardonnay – a fascinating wine and in many ways is similar to old school Australian...

Les Courtilles Cotes du Rhone 2018

Other - Specialty

Cheap Cotes du Rhone can be a bit hit and miss but no need to worry here with this wine...

Love Not War Organic Pinot Grigio 2019

White Wine - Pinot Grigio

If you are looking for a wine with a title bit of Italian style, look no further than this pinot...

Voyager Estate Project Sparkling Rose 2020

Other - Specialty

Hello Summer and the perfect time to enjoy a just bottled still or sparkling rosé that only twelve months ago...

Voyager Estate The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a new wine from Voyager Estate and made from vineyards on the Northern side of the estate. Like...

Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

This is bang on the money for what you want in an under $30 Margaret River Chardonnay with its vibrant...

Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 2017

Red Wine - Merlot

A very interesting vintage for this wine that, thanks to the cooler year, has taken on a real Bordeaux feel....

Voyager Estate Project Nouveau Rouge 2020

Other - Specialty

The Nouveau Rouge is new cab off the rank at Voyager Estate which is cleverly using young vine fruit to...

John Walker & Sons Bicentenary Blend 28 Years Old

Other - Specialty

It has been 200 years since John Walker first opened his store in Kilmarnock near Glasgow. No doubt the bicentenary...

Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2018

White Wine - Chardonnay

Some people are calling the 2018 Margaret River vintage one of the best in recent memory and this wine absolutely...

Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

Voyager Estate has made a name for itself with long-lived Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon – wines with plenty of stuffing...

Silverstream Denmark Chardonnay 2017

White Wine - Chardonnay

The Silverstream Chardonnay is a wine very much of its place and has the elegance and subtlety you would expect...

Silverstream Denmark Riesling 2018

White Wine - Riesling

A very typically Denmark style of riesling with its fine and delicate fruits compounded by zesty acidity. This wine has...

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...