Winemaker

Brian Smyth

Winemaker, Chateau Morrisette

Discipline: Winemaker
Venue: Chateau Morrisette · Winery

Portrait of Brian Smyth

i. Biography

From Virginia Tech to the University of Adelaide, Brian Smyth’s training sits behind a winemaking practice built on study, patience, and attention to site. That grounding carried into Chateau Morrisette in Floyd, Virginia, where he works as winemaker. He entered the winery as Assistant Winemaker in 2015, bringing academic discipline into a cellar environment where each vintage asks for close control and judgment.

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The Path

Training at Virginia Tech and the University of Adelaide gave Brian Smyth a technical base shaped by precision and an attention to terroir. Before moving into his current role, he served as Assistant Winemaker at Chateau Morrisette in Floyd, Virginia, USA (2014–2015), working through the cellar’s routines and the wines’ character in detail. In 2015, he moved into the role of enologist and winemaker at Chateau Morrisette Winery in Floyd, Virginia, USA (from 2015), taking on responsibility for the winery’s evolving style and standards.

The Work Today

At Chateau Morrisette in Floyd, Virginia, United States, Smyth’s work as winemaker is measured through tanks, barrels, and the maintenance of a house style. The wines tied to his tenure mark that work in public. Our Dog Blue (2015) was one of the winery wines that received awards, while Chardonnay Reserve (2013) received awards and favorable reviews. Taken together, they show a portfolio that has drawn attention bottle by bottle.

Career - Assistant Winemaker — Chateau Morrisette, Floyd, Virginia, USA (2014–2015) - Enologist and Winemaker — Chateau Morrisette Winery, Floyd, Virginia, USA (from 2015) Education: Virginia Tech; University of Adelaide

Signature

Brian's signature wines include 2015 Petit Manseng, Our Dog Blue, and Chardonnay Reserve. The list gives a compact view of range, moving from a vintage bottling to wines that have already received attention for the winery.

In Their Words “ We continue to improve the caliber of our wines, which are performing well in international competitions, even against much pricier vintages.”

Acclaim

Chardonnay Reserve (2013) likewise received awards and favorable reviews, adding another named bottle to the record of Chateau Morrisette wines recognized and reviewed. That acknowledgment reflects the broader shape of Smyth’s work: steady refinement, with notice arriving through the wines themselves.

FAQ What is Brian Smyth's current role? Brian Smyth is Winemaker. Where did Brian Smyth train or study? Brian Smyth trained at Virginia Tech and University of Adelaide.