Richard Smart (viticulturalist)
Richard Smart | |
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| Born | Richard Ernest Smart 6 March 1945 Windsor, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 2 July 2025 (aged 80) Victoria, Australia |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Occupation | Viticulturist |
| Scientific career | |
| Thesis | Implications of the radiation microclimate for productivity of vineyards (1976) |
| Doctoral advisor | Nelson Shaulis |
Richard Ernest Smart (6 March 1945 – 2 July 2025) was an Australian viticulturist and leading global consultant on viticulture methods, who was often referred to as "the flying vine-doctor". He is considered responsible for revolutionising grape growing due to his work on canopy management techniques.