Enough of bottles already, urges top Australian wine consultant
Throughout his career, Richard Smart has been unafraid to say things his clients find uncomfortable. Especially when it comes to climate change.
Dr Richard Smart, left, calls himself the Carbon-Conscious Vine Doctor and is on a mission to help the wine industry become more sustainable. Milton Wordley
Richard Smart has been calling himself “The Flying Vine Doctor” for decades.
After gaining a PhD in vine canopy management in the US in the mid-1970s, the Australian viticultural expert has forged an illustrious career, consulting to wine growers in 40 countries, lecturing at universities, presenting papers at scientific conferences, writing books.
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