Michael Hill Smith, co-founder of Shaw + Smith winery, likens his winemaking evolution to an aging rock band's quest for fresh notes. From the MMAD project's inception to embracing organic practices, Smith is redefining the wine industry's melody. Read More
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Here are top five red wine picks at the Bettane + Desseauve Chinese New Year tasting on January 16 including a 100% Barbera made by the first president of Republic of Italy. Read More
The upcoming Chinese New Year wine tasting event organised by renowned French wine guide Bettane + Desseauve on January 16 will lend a hand to … Read More
Hong Kong’s wine trade is rallying support for wineries in Southern Australia that have been ravaged by the devastating wild bushfires, donating wine sales proceeds to affected communities. Read More
Australia’s renowned winery Shaw + Smith has just purchased a new vineyard in the “highest and wettest” part of Adelaide Hills to make cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the winery’s co-founder Michael Hill Smith MW has revealed. Read More
Michael Hill Smith MW shares with us disdain about wine pretension, his wine recommendation to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and the legendary 1978 DRC La Tache. Read More
Following a successful debut in 2018, the second edition of Shaw + Smith Scholarship program scheduled for 2020 is now open for entries for wine professional. Read More