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): Viticulture, Winemaking, Marketing, PR, Business owner, Wine judge

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

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

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

Specialisms: Marketing wine, Restaurant wines