
Michael Hill Smith MW
Became an MW 1988
Based in Australia
Languages English
The first Australian to become an MW in 1988. Winner of the inaugural Madame Bollinger Tasting Medal. Co-founder Shaw+Smith (Adelaide Hills) Tolpuddle Vineyard (Tasmania) and MMAD Vineyard (Blewitt Springs) Wine Consultant Singapore Airlines. Joint Chair Decanter World Wine Awards and past Vice-Chair Decanter Asian Wine Awards. Order of Australia (AM) for contribution to the Australian Wine Industry 2008.
Industry sector(s): Business owner, Consultant, Marketing, PR, Wine judge, Winemaking
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