Jamie Goode has a PhD in plant biology and has worked as a scientific editor for nearly 20 years. In 2000, he established the consumer-oriented wine website www.wineanorak.com which is one of the world's most visited wine sites and was nominated for the 2004 Prix du Champagne Lanson. In 2007, he won the Glenfiddich Wine Writer of the year award.
Jamie is currently wine columnist with the Sunday Express and contributes regularly to a range of publications including the World of Fine Wine, Wine Business International, Wines and Vines, Sommelier Journal, The Drinks Business and Imbibe. Jamie has also made numerous presentations and lectures, conducted many tastings and is an established wine judge (panel chair for the International Wine Challenge, among others). He is one of the organizers for the International Sparkling Wine Symposium (March 2009 and November 2011) and the Sparkling Wine Review.