It is with sadness that we share that Johnnie Patrick MW passed away on Monday 13 November aged 94.

 

Johnnie passed the Master of Wine exam in 1965 and served 58 years as a member. Johnnie spent 42 years of his career with IDV (International Distillers & Vintners) and was first responsible for wine and spirit producing companies in the UK and Europe before becoming the Assistant Director with responsibilities for overseas companies in the North American, African and Australasian continents. Johnnie was an active member of the Institute and served as Chair of the Institute in 1991.