Judging
Date
October 23, 2025
Warehouse
Deadline
September 30, 2025
Winners
Announcement
November 12, 2025
Grant Smith has spent the past several years building a reputation as one of Thailand’s trusted names in wine importing. As the founder and Managing Director of Bespoke Fine Wine Co., Ltd., he’s focused on sourcing distinctive, high-quality wines and bringing them to some of the country’s top restaurants, hotels, and private collectors. A passionate Australian, Grant is continually championing Australian wine and in particular his adopted “home town” of South Australia and their wines, he’s a member of both the South Australian Club and the South Australian Wine Ambassador’s Club, two associations that align with his concept of promoting South Australia and South Australian Wine to the world.
Originally drawn to the wine industry after having spent over a decade in the hotel food and beverage sector working closely with wineries domestically in Australia, he sought to capitalise on these relationships from an export point of view and introduce them to an emerging market in Thailand. With a passion for craftsmanship and storytelling, wine education, and developing value- added programs working with Australian owned glassware company - Plumm, food and wine collaborations as well as sommelier-led tasting experiences Grant has turned that passion into a thriving business. He works closely with family-owned wineries and boutique producers around the world, helping them navigate the Thai market while ensuring local partners receive the support and service they need. His experience goes beyond logistics and labels — Grant understands the unique challenges of selling wine in Thailand, from navigating local regulations to educating consumers and trade buyers. He’s known for his hands-on approach, clear market insight, and his ability to build long-term relationships across the supply chain. Whether he's developing sales programs, hosting a vertical tasting, or negotiating a new hotel contract, Grant’s focus is always the same: to deliver real value — in the glass and beyond.