If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/410 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! ?? Steve Smith MW holds one of the most prestigious wine qualifications in the world. A discussion that charts his early career and place at the forefront of some of the most iconic New Zealand wine brands in the world, including Villa Maria and Craggy Range. Before we go in depth into his current twin projects Smith & Sheth and Pyramid Valley. A timely reminder of the diversity of the region and a deep dive into how modern, high end New Zealand winemaking is inextricably linked to its past while creating its future.    Episode outline: Origin Story Mentorship and academia Villa Maria The MW journey and advice Craggy Range Smith and Sheth, Natural M.A.D.E   Wines tasted: Cru Wairau Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Tech sheet: https://www.louislatour.co.uk/producers/Smith+and+Sheth/Cru+Wairau+Sauvignon+Blanc/2019 Cru Omahu Cantera 2017 Tech sheet: https://www.louislatour.co.uk/producers/Smith+and+Sheth/Cru+Omahu+Cantera   Guest website: https://www.smithandsheth.com/ https://www.pyramidvalley.co.nz/ Louis Latour Agencies: www.louislatour.co.uk   Join Louis Latour email list for the chance to win a case of six wines from the series: www.interpretingwine.com/LLAprizedraw   Intro and outro musicThe New Investorshttp://newinvestors.dk/Contact: glenn@velournet.dk Guest: Steve Smith MW, Smith & Sheth, Pyramid Valley Date recorded: 16 April 2020   Contact: hello@interpretingwine.com   Linkedin: https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin Facebook: https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Instagram: https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram Twitter: https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter TikTok: https://www.interpretingwine.com/TikTok