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| Jamie Goode | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jamie Goode |
| Occupation | Wine critic; author; blogger; scientist |
| Nationality | British |
Jamie Goode is a British author, wine critic, and blogger known for his writing on viticulture, oenology, and wine tasting. He has combined a background in plant sciences with a public-facing role in wine journalism, contributing to wine education through books, articles, and broadcasts. His work intersects with professional bodies and media outlets in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Goode was educated in the United Kingdom where he studied plant sciences and pursued postgraduate research that combined botany with applied aspects of horticulture. He trained in disciplines related to University of Bristol, Royal Horticultural Society, and institutions connected to plant physiology and experimental design. His scientific formation linked him to communities around Royal Society, Biological Sciences Research Council, and university research groups active in phenology, viticulture, and plant pathology.
Goode transitioned from scientific research into the wine industry, engaging with professional networks such as Wine and Spirit Education Trust, Institute of Masters of Wine, and trade organizations connected to the London wine trade. He has worked as a consultant and educator for wine retailers and hospitality groups, collaborating with sommeliers from establishments associated with Michelin Guide, Fortnum & Mason, and metropolitan wine merchants. His career includes participation in industry events like Decanter World Wine Awards, International Wine Challenge, and symposiums hosted by academic centres focused on viticulture.
Goode is the author of books and numerous articles in magazines and journals linked to wine and food media. He has contributed to outlets including Decanter (magazine), The Guardian, The Telegraph, and specialist publications associated with Jancis Robinson and Robinson (magazine). His books address topics such as wine tasting, fault diagnosis, and the science of flavour, engaging readers alongside texts by authors like Hugh Johnson, Oz Clarke, and Andrew Jefford. He also writes for trade journals connected to Sommelier training and has produced material used in continuing professional development within the wine sector.
Goode's tasting methodology draws on sensory science and analytical frameworks taught in courses by University of California, Davis, Bordeaux Institute, and programmes associated with Oenology departments. He emphasizes objectivity, fault identification, and the influence of viticultural practice on flavour, aligning his approach with standards used by Master of Wine candidates and sommeliers trained through the Court of Master Sommeliers. He applies terminology and assessment methods compatible with tasting protocols at competitions such as the Decanter World Wine Awards and research presented at conferences hosted by institutions like International Organisation of Vine and Wine.
Goode has appeared on radio and television outlets including programmes produced by BBC Radio 4, BBC Two, and lifestyle channels that feature wine segments. He has participated in panel discussions at festivals such as the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery, International Wine Challenge seminars, and events hosted by VinExpo and regional wine fairs. He also maintains an active online presence through blogging platforms that engage communities around Twitter, YouTube, and wine forums frequented by critics, producers, and consumers.
Goode's work has been cited and recognised within wine-writing circles and by organisations that promote wine education and journalism. He has received commendations and shortlistings from bodies that reward wine literature and critique, comparable to accolades from institutions such as the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers' Awards, Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards, and industry lists curated by Decanter (magazine). His influence is acknowledged by peers including established writers and critics like Jancis Robinson, Hugh Johnson, and Jasper Morris.
Outside professional activities, Goode's interests include horticulture, sensory science, and travel to wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany, Rheingau, and Napa Valley. He engages with academic and amateur communities around botanical gardens, wine research institutes, and tasting societies linked to organisations like the Society of Wine Educators and local wine clubs. He has participated in educational initiatives and mentorship programmes aimed at aspiring wine writers and scientists.
Category:British wine critics Category:Wine writers