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EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST

About Smart Viticulture Consulting

For more than five decades, Smart Viticulture Consulting has helped vineyards around the world improve grape quality, vineyard performance, and long-term profitability through independent, science-based consulting. Founded by Dr. Richard Smart, the consultancy combines internationally recognised research with practical, real-world experience to deliver tailored solutions for vineyards of every size.

From vineyard establishment and site selection to canopy management, irrigation, nutrition, climate assessment, and grapevine trunk disease management, every recommendation is backed by proven viticultural science and decades of global expertise.

Research Driven Expertise

Science Supporting Every Vineyard Decision

Science-Based Recommendations

Every recommendation is backed by decades of research and practical vineyard experience.

Global Perspective

Experience across New World and Old World wine regions provides balanced, practical solutions.

Commercial Focus

Recommendations are designed to improve vineyard productivity, fruit quality, and profitability.

Independent Advice

Objective consulting focused entirely on achieving the best outcome for each vineyard.

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Advancing Viticulture Through Research

For more than five decades, Dr. Richard Smart has helped shape modern viticulture through pioneering research, technical publications, and industry education. His work has influenced vineyard management practices worldwide, providing growers with practical, science-based knowledge to improve vine health, grape quality, and long-term vineyard performance.

400+

Scientific & Technical Publications

WHAT I BELIEVE

“Most vineyards are producing below their yield and quality potential. Let me show you.”

Dr. Richard Smart’s expertise helped us optimise canopy management and achieve better vineyard results through proven scientific recommendations and experience.

James Anderson Customer

Dr. Richard Smart’s expertise helped us optimise canopy management and achieve better vineyard results through proven scientific recommendations and experience.

Sarah Williams Designation

Smart Viticulture provided outstanding vineyard guidance with practical solutions that improved vine performance, grape quality, and overall farm management decisions.

Michael Thompson Designation

LET’S IMPROVE YOUR VINEYARD

Ready to Unlock Your Vineyard’s Potential?

Whether you are establishing a new vineyard, improving an existing site or looking for solutions to a specific viticultural challenge, Smart Viticulture can provide independent, research-based advice tailored to your needs.