Who Is Philip Goodband?

Philip is one of those rare individuals, a wine connoisseur, one of only 265 Masters of Wine in the world today who is able to communicate his knowledge at whatever level is required to members of the wine industry and the public at large.

During his highly successful career he has literally changed the wine drinking habits of the nation. Starting with a classical wine position at a chateau in Bordeaux he remains the Counsellor to the Commanderie de Bordeaux in London.

On his return he was instrumental in the launch of the ground breaking Stowells Wine Boxes, He introduced the first nationally available Vins de Pays, pushed through the first standard wine by the glass measure, and has been the driving force behind some of todays most popular wines.

He works closely with many wineries including Robert Mondavi, Hardys and Turner Road and is frequently asked to speak at elite winemaker dinners, corporate and other events world wide.

His work on behalf of the global wine industry has always been visionary including chairing the international working group on wine traceability and next generation identification.

Quick Facts

The only person to pass this most difficult of examinations and be awarded the Vintners Scholarship in the same year.

Former Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine

Directorships held include Whitbread Wines and Spirits, European cellars, Grants of St. James’s. Wine Development Board, Wine Standards Board.

Chair of the Wine Industry wine traceability working group

Chair judge at the International Wine & Spirit Competition

Life Member of the Champagne Academy

Consultant Master of Wine since 1994