Wines with swagger: The Michael Hill-Smith Story

Halliday Wine Companion by Anna Webster

Nov 25, 202553:00Arts

In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, host Anna Webster sits down with Michael Hill-Smith AM MW, one of the most influential figures in Australian wine. As Australia's first Master of Wine and co-founde...

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