About the Author

Robert Geddes Master of Wine

Rob is an author, most recently for Australian Wine Vintages “The Gold Book”, an educator, a respected wine judge and a charismatic public speaker.

After starting his wine industry career in the vineyards of the Clare Valley in the 70s, Rob was the 3rd Australian to pass the rigorous IMW exams and become a Master of Wine.

Rob’s passion for the drinks industry goes without saying and his strength in communication is proved by considerable presentation experience with radio and television which includes over 15 years with ABC radio in various guises and lecturing in most English speaking international markets as both educator and after dinner speaker.

Other milestones in his career were becoming the founding executive of the Wines of the Riverina Promotion Committee, tasting wines from the wreck of the William Salthouse sunk 1838, extensive marketing experience with Rosemount Estate, a stint at Fosters Wines and is the former owner and Managing Director of WineStream, Australia’s leading wine specialist public relations consultancy plus judging numerous national and international wine shows.

He is a frequent visitor to overseas educational events and premium wine regions to maintain his knowledge of changing trends and the latest in thinking in production and consumption. These include the 2006 Masters of Wine symposium in Napa Valley and visiting owners and marketers in Bordeaux and Champagne in 2007.

He has had considerable contact within the wine industry as organiser of the annual Masters of Wine Revision Course and presenting at Master Classes. He has been a committee member of the Australian Opera Gourmet Dinner Committee since 1996. He was Convenor of the NSW Wine Industry Tourism and Promotions Committee with a responsibility for the NSW stand at Wine Australia 2004.

Diverse experiences such as these allow Rob to be able to communicate with the media based on shared experiences and to be respected for his wide range of knowledge.

Robs books include;

A Good Nose and Great Legs - the art of wine from the vine to the table, published in 2007 with revised edition published in 2011 (see www.agoodnoseandgreatlegs.com.au for more information).

Australian Wine Vintages 29th edition – published in 2011.

The Joy of Wine - a talking book, audio written and narrated by Rob on wine for the USA market, only available from Amazon.com.

 

Robert Geddes
Geddes a drink publications Pty Ltd
7 Vista Street
Greenwich NSW 2065
Ph: 0418 979754
Email: rob@thegoldbook.com.au

 

"He is free with his opinions and years teaching, marketing and studying wine (for his Master of Wine) have armed him with a mix of fascinating trivia, informed research and the ability to place himself comfortably in the shoes of the wine drinker." The Age 11.12.07