Our Team
Andrew Caillard
Andrew Caillard MW is the author of several books including Penfolds The Rewards of Patience (six editions), Imagining Coonawarra, A Travel Through Time (the history of leading Spanish winery Marques de Riscal) and co-authored educational books Australian Wine and A Taste Around The World of Wine. The Essence of Dreams (the history of the Mornington Peninsula’s wine industry) will be published in 2022. Andrew has also written a definitive history of Australian wine with plans for publication in 2023. The Vintage Journal draws on research, experience and tasting expertise gathered over a forty-year period working in the secondary market, the corporate retail world, the wine media, film and painting.
Angus Hughson
Angus Hughson PhD is a digital wine media specialist, drinks communicator and publisher. He is the founder of Winepilot, the co-publisher of The Vintage Journal, contributing writer to Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine, The Australian and other publications in addition to the author of Worldwine. Angus has also worked extensively in ecommerce, analytics, sales and marketing for key start ups in wine storage, wine collecting and retail. He is a wine judge and holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits (WSET). Angus Hughson’s PhD thesis (University of Sydney, 2002) was titled “Cork and Talk -The cognitive and perceptual bases of wine expertise.”