Wine Paris 2026

Emma Symington MW has worked in the wine trade for 18 years with previous roles including selling and buying wine. She is now Wine Australia’s Head of Education EMEA, organising and hosting a series of tastings, seminars and masterclasses to increase enthusiasm and knowledge in Australia’s wines and wine regions. After winning the Vintners' Cup and Vintners' Scholarship for the top WSET Diploma graduate in 2011, Emma embarked on the Master of Wine course, becoming an MW in 2015. A WSET-certified educator, Emma judges at several international wine competitions and won the Emerging Wine Writer category in the 2014 Louis Roederer Awards.

David LeMire MW joined Shaw + Smith in 2010 and in 2020 he became joint CEO. He is also involved in education with the Institute of Masters of Wine, is a wine show judge, and writes articles for Australia’s Wine Business Magazine.

Michael is a Master of Wine, wine producer and international wine judge. In 1988 he became the first Australian to pass the Master of Wine examination and was awarded the inaugural Madame Bollinger Tasting Medal the same year. He is the co-founder of Shaw + Smith in Adelaide Hills, Tolpuddle Vineyard in Tasmania and MMAD Vineyard in Blewitt Springs. Michael is a strong advocate for Australian wine and in 2008 was awarded an Order of Australia for his contribution to the Australian wine industry. He has featured in three of Decanter’s International Power Lists - 2009, 2011 and 2013

Victor De Bortoli is a third-generation member of the De Bortoli family.  He has long been the flag bearer for the company in its international endeavours and has spent many years living outside Australia. The rest of his life has been spent in the family home of Griffith where he has been a part of the creation and evolution of Noble One and its rise to prominence around the world.

Yuhan Jiang is a dedicated wine professional with a strong focus on fine wine, service excellence, and guest experience. Fluent in English, French and Mandarin, he brings impressive international depth to the Vinesmith Wine Group. His career spans key roles in Paris and Taiwan, including Sales Director and Head Wine Buyer at Vavin, Wine Buyer for Carrefour Taiwan, and Sommelier Assistant at L'Ecole des Vins et Spiritueux de Paris. He has also worked in export for Château Maison Noble Saint-Martin, developing relationships with Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and private collectors. At Vinesmith City Cellar Door, Yuhan leads the bistro, wine bar and retail space with a sommelier’s eye for detail and hospitality. 

Roger Richmond-Smith and his family are the proprietors of the Vinesmith Wine Group, comprising Glenlofty Estate, Decameron Station and Blue Pyrenees Estate. A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium, Harvard Law School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and College de France, Roger has built a successful new product track record across consumer packaged goods, industrial products and new thermodynamic technologies. His career in the wine industry dates back to 1964, when he bought some memorable French vintages and shared them perhaps too widely. The low-profile Richmond-Smith family has been established in Australian agriculture since 1839, and remains committed to merinos and viticulture for generations.

Lucy Clements is the CEO of Freestone Estate and a proud South Australian with a global perspective. She has spent half her career as an international winemaker and half as an international wine buyer, with many years of running businesses along the way. Having worked across many wine regions worldwide, Lucy deeply understands the relevance and potential of the Riverland within a global market. She is passionate about crafting beautiful, accessible wines enjoyed by millions and is highly engaged in industry leadership, serving on multiple boards and championing innovation and collaboration across the sector.