The first Australian to become an MW in 1988. Winner of the inaugural Madame Bollinger Tasting Medal. Co-founder Shaw+Smith (Adelaide Hills) and Tolpuddle Vineyard (Tasmania). Wine Consultant Singapore Airlines. Joint Chair Decanter World Wine Awards and Vice-Chair Decanter Asian Wine Awards. Order of Australia (AM) for contribution to the Australian Wine Industry 2008.

Industry sector(s): Business owner, Marketing, PR, Viticulture, Winemaking, Wine judge

Wine styles: Champagne, Still red, Still white, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Australia, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Market expertise: Australia, Canada, North America, South East Asia, United Kingdom

Specialisms: Marketing wine, Restaurant wines