Honoured to Introduce
Roderick Smith
Master Of Wine / Owner Riviera Wine Academy
Owner
Global Wines, Spirits & Cigars Community
Global Chapter - Côte d’Azur, France
Roderick Smith MW, a Master of Wine since 2006, is a wine educator, marketer, and journalist, based in the South of France. Currently with a client list that includes the world’s wealthiest, most discerning and demanding customers, Rod is the owner/director of the Riviera Wine Academy.Rod has been extensively involved in judging wine competitions. A current Panel Chair for the Decanter World Wine Awards, he has been a Panel Chair for the International Wine Challenge, and has also judged for the Moscow Russian Wine Fair, the Balkans International Wine Challenge, the Shanghai International Wine Challenge, Texsom (Dallas), Shanghai Wine100, Guangzhou Golden Bottle Awards, and Guest International Judge at the prestigious Sydney Royal Show.
Expertise
Master Of Wine
Wineries/ Winemaking
Beverage Industry
Brand Management
Experience
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Head of Wine
Vins Sand Frontières (VSF)
2007-2014 . 7 Years 2 Months -
Brand Manager
Mentzendorff & Co Ltd
2005-2007 . 2 Years 2 Months -
Brand Manager
Seagram
2000-2004 . 4 Years 4 Months
Academic details
University:
Wine & Spirit Education Trust ( WSET)
Specialization:
Wines
Certification:
Master Of Wine
Year:
2006
University:
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art
Degree:
B.A. Hons in Illustration and Design
Specialization:
Illustration, Graphic Design, Printmaking
Year:
1987
University:
Chelsea School of Art
Degree:
Foundation degree
Specialization:
Field Of StudyArt & Design
Year:
1987
Achievements
- Master Of Wine2006