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.

Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2022

Red Wine - Shiraz

The seductive 2022 Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz is classic Hewitson with an engaging, bright fruited style showcased by approachable...

Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Franc - Merlot

This broody and densely packed 2019 Merlot Cabernet Franc is exceptional and offers up muscular aromas of meat stock, blackberry...

Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet - Shiraz

This 2019 Cabernet Shiraz is quite a different beast from the Merlot Cabernet Franc from the same vintage showing more...

Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

An excellent vintage of Langi Shiraz which delivers tightly controlled aromas of tarry, liquorice, roasted meats against a backdrop of...

Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

This refined 2021 shows admirable poise and quite beautiful complexity with its complex aromas of violets, wood smoke and white...

Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon

This densely packed and serious 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is broody and very much sitting in its shell but teases with...

Mount Langi Ghiran Mast Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

Composure is the key to this stylish cool climate 2021 Shiraz. It opens with wonderful purity of blackberries and violets...

Yering Station Yarrabank Cuvée 2019

Other - Specialty

This well made 2019 Yarra Cuvée delivers a precise core of citrus pith and peel with a gentle touch of...

Yering Station Chardonnay 2023

White Wine - Chardonnay

This modern and detailed 2023 Chardonnay has a Macon feel with its relaxed summer fruit vibe – pear, flint, oatmeal...

Yangarra Hickinbotham Grenache 2022

Red Wine - Grenache

This alluring and broody 2022 Grenache, which spent 150 days in amphorae on skins, is intriguing although takes a little...

Precious Little Riesling 2023

White Wine - Riesling

This punchy 2023 Clare Valley Riesling explodes with limey goodness – lime juice and pith against a subtle stony backdrop....

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Riesling 2023

White Wine - Riesling

This gently aromatic 2023 Riesling opens up with wafts of fresh pear, laced with lemon and lime complexity. A dry,...

Kay Brothers Griffon’s Key Reserve Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

Superb vintage of this 2021 Grenache, expressive and powerful with good aging potential. Fabulous generosity as it explodes with cranberry,...

Hutton Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2022

White Wine - Chardonnay

This 2022 Chardonnay is the complete package, with a unique combination of sophistication and power. It opens with an enthralling...

Hither & Yon Leask Grenache 2022

Red Wine - Grenache

This chunky and generous 2022 McLaren Vale Grenache is expressive with rich layers of red licorice, barbecued meats and dusty...

Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz 2022

Red Wine - Shiraz

This 2022 Seppeltsfield Shiraz is quite stunning and beautifully showcases the exceptional 2022 vintage. Powerful and rich but with enough...

Greenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

Nothing shy here is this decadently flavoured 2021 Shiraz from vineyards in Seppeltsfield with lashing of dark chocolate and fresh...

Waterwheel The Estate 2021

Other - Specialty

This traditionally styled 2021 blend is opulent thanks to its dense chocolate and blackberry flavours, with a gentle leafy lift,...

Gibson Wines Burkes Hill Riesling 2024

White Wine - Riesling

This 2024 single site Riesling is fresh as a daisy and delivers exotic aromas of lime zest and frangipani with...

Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2021

Other - Specialty

This seamless blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from 2021 displays beautiful approachability, with vibrant blackberry cassis, slate, violets...

Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz 2022

Red Wine - Shiraz

This stunning 2022 single vineyard Marananga Shiraz is a sophisticated and enthralling Shiraz from the Greenock Creek stable although a...

Greenock Creek Apricot Black Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

This 2021 essence of Shiraz is opulent and explodes with black olive, roasted meats and dried fruit aromas with a...

Greenock Creek Creek Block Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

The bold yet composed single vineyard 2021 Creek Block Shiraz from Seppeltsfield is quite classic with its raw power and...

Greenock Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon

From Seppeltsfield, this 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is seamless and enticing thanks to its lifted leafy cassis aromas with well integrated...

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...