Samuel Louis Smith is a micro-négociant based in Salinas, California, focusing on producing minimal intervention wines from some of the coolest and most challenging sites along California’s Central Coast. His approach emphasizes organic farming and high-elevation vineyards, resulting in wines that are expressive, restrained, and unmistakably shaped by their terroir. Smith's portfolio includes Chardonnay from Spear Vineyard, Syrah from Sandstone Terrace, and Pinot Noir from Pelio Vineyard, among others .