
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) 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