Before she became a winemaker, Kate Goodman was on course for a career in biomedical science. But after finishing her studies, she quickly realised that a life spent in a lab wasn’t for her. Thankfully, she’d specialised in fermentation. So in a slam dunk move, she traded in her white coat for a pair of grape-stained jeans and hasn’t looked back since.

Kate now has over 30 vintages under her belt, working at top wineries around Australia - in places like McLaren Vale, the Grampians, and Yarra Valley - as well as France, Spain, and the USA. And she’s earned a reputation as a forward-thinking winemaker who’s not afraid to shake things up “if you don't experiment and push boundaries you’re never going to improve your wine quality.”

In 2016, Kate came to Coonawarra, one of Australia’s most traditional wine regions, where her new, modern-style Penley Estate wines have earned her top plaudits. Including being named 2018 Winemaker of the Year at the Australian Women in Wine Awards. An incredible accolade!