OUR STORY
Where it began
Sea Level Wines began as a personal venture for father-son duo, Mike and Sam Smail. The opportunity arose in 2006 to purchase an apple orchard, along the coastal highway, ripe for a vineyard conversion.
Sam’s extensive industry experience as a Senior Wine Judge and Winemaker, combined with Mike’s essential business acumen and a shared passion for wine, was the catalyst for creating Sea Level’s award-winning wines.
Our People
It starts with a shared vision
SAM SMAIL
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With extensive wine industry experience both locally and internationally, Sam honed his craft and was well positioned to use his skills to develop and lead his own winery.
Sam specialises in producing exceptional wines with varietal intensity, expressive of their site as Senior Winemaker and Director of Sea Level Wines.
On an industry level, Sam is a Senior Wine Judge, allowing him to identify trends and adopt innovations early. As a result, Sea Level Wines are often measured with the best in the class.
Mike Smail
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With a long and successful career in business and as a founding member, Mike’s experience has grown and lead Sea Level through the various challenges a new brand faces establishing its position in a competitive market.
His enthusiasm and resources are essential to Sea Level’s evolution, marketing, sales and vineyard development.
News & Awards
Our journey to exceptional wines
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![Sam Smail in foreground, Mike Smail adjacent (standing, smiling for portrait, with wine and glasses on table)]()
meet the father, son duo behind sea level
Wine Art Magazine
12/02/2012
