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
Shaw + Smith
Shaw + Smith’s founders, Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW, and joint CEOs Adam Wadewitz and David LeMire MW, have bought Blewitt Springs vineyard in McLaren Vale to make three single vineyard wines, the winery has announced. 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