Winemaker Resume
Objective : As a Winemaker, working along with the owner/production manager to execute all winemaking duties, and responsible for maintaining a clean/organized cellar. Responsible for directing all winemaking activities, ensuring the highest quality in support of stylistic goals.
Skills : Wine Production Knowledge, Sensory Evaluation.
Description :
- Oversaw and executed day-to-day winemaking duties and cellar warehouse management.
- Contributed to achieving the desired quality and style of winemaking goals set by the production manager.
- Created and exercised a safe and healthy work environment for employees, through eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness.
- Responsible for shipping and receiving and warehouse management.
- Monitored bulk wine inventory to ensure quality was maintained through routine cellar maintenance, temperature controls, analytical testing, and regular tastings.
- Ensured compliance of site operations with company policy and Federal and Provincial regulations (VQA Standards, WCB regulations.)
- Worked closely with other members of the team on sales strategy.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Enology
Winemaker Resume
Summary : responsible for all aspects of production and management of winery estate wine program and the wine of current and prospective clients. Maintains 360 acres planted to 37 different varietals, offering a unique opportunity to develop professionally in a rapidly growing market.
Skills : Chemistry, Microbiology.
Description :
- Represented the winery and the company at promotional activities, attending events and venues to showcase the wines.
- Managed bulk wine inventory and performed lab analysis of wines from vineyard to bottle.
- Implemented and managed oak programs.
- Managed production and maintenance of wines for custom crush clients in accordance with clients' production and storage protocols.
- Represented winery at industry events as required.
- Developed and implemented operational plans and protocols, and managed all aspects of production and management of winery premium estate wines.
- Oversaw cellar work orders and processes for accuracy, completion, and compliance.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Enology
Winemaker Resume
Summary : As a Winemaker, works collaboratively with and reports to the CEO while also having key interactions with the winery owners and management team. Also responsible for collaborating with the vineyard manager.
Skills : Organizational Skills, Quality Control.
Description :
- Partnered with the executive team and led collaboration with external vendors and contractors to increase the production and capacity of the winery.
- Designed and implemented a wine program for a value-driven brand for the retail market.
- Solicited and developed relationships with external producers to increase custom crush business at the winery facility.
- Ensured timely and accurate completion of compliance reports for relevant state and federal organizations.
- Accountable for inventory management, vendor management, and ordering products and supplies.
- Ensured wines are meeting target sensory and analytical quality requirements.
- Participated in short and long-term planning of finishing/blending wines for bottling at TWG bottling facilities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Fermentation Science
Winemaker Resume
Objective : As a Winemaker, plans and implements improvements in the vineyards and winemaking procedures while helping define the emerging styles of the wines, collaboration within the winemaking team, as well as with the entire team.
Skills : Communication, Adaptability.
Description :
- Able to work and think clearly in a logistically complex and fast-paced environment.
- Assisted senior winemaker in writing process orders and approval prior to giving to compliance tracker for data entry.
- Directly worked with the Vineyard Team to assess vine health and grape quality.
- Developed strategies to help improve incoming grape quality.
- Aided in the decision-making process as to when fruit should be picked.
- Developed new wine styles and improved the wine quality.
- Maintained winemaking equipment and machinery.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Fermentation Science
Winemaker Resume
Objective : As a Winemaker, responsible for producing grapes under a wide variety of natural conditions, managing both table and wine grapes, understanding optimum ripeness and proper harvesting of grapes, and designing and implementing pest and disease control programs.
Skills : Wine cellar management, Operating vineyard machinery.
Description :
- Assisted the Winemaking team to ensure wines meet target sensory and analytical quality requirements.
- Wrote process orders for distribution to operations for completion.
- Verified and maintained overall wine quality through different winemaking practices.
- Coordinated wines for shipment as requested by customers.
- Verified the wines are in the spec per the customer’s request.
- Worked with the operations team on forecasting and ordering wine additives.
- Participated in the development of new or restructuring of existing blends.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Viticulture
Winemaker Resume
Objective : As a Winemaker, responsible for the day-to-day winemaking and maintenance of wine quality, as well as directing and training the assistant winemaker. Collaborates with the RH winemaking and supply chain teams to plan blends to meet the projections of the sales group.
Skills : Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries.
Description :
- Built harvest plan to ensure on-style and on-cost final blends.
- Directed all grape receiving, fermentation, solids management, and aging-related work during harvest.
- Addressed supply/ demand issues to balance wine inventory.
- Managed cellar process, including ingredient additions, blends, treatments, and bottling preparation.
- Made picking and streaming decisions in assigned vineyards.
- Identified aromas/ flavors to access and improve wine quality.
- Ensured blends are approved on time, style, and cost.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Viticulture
Winemaker Resume
Summary : As a Winemaker, responsible for varietal winemaking from grape to bottle. Sr. Director of Winemaking will determine yearly varietal responsibility. Working with the Sr. Director of Winemaking to develop varietal program guidelines.
Skills : Winemaking, Fermentation.
Description :
- Executed and report-out on trials to improve quality and efficiency
- Participated in cross-functional teams for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintained wines within internal specifications.
- Conducted fining trials and wine risk assessments.
- Responsible for complying with regulatory, environmental, safety, and quality guidelines.
- Collaborated with the Sales team to educate the sales force and staff, respectively, about the qualities, attributes, and unique characteristics of the wines.
- Represented the winery with media, trade, and consumers as the face of the brand.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Viticulture
Winemaker Resume
Objective : As a Winemaker, responsible for working in close partnership with the VP of Wine and Spirits Operations, supply chain, marketing, and commercial sales groups to project the desired product mix based on the past years sales.
Skills : Recording and interpreting data.
Description :
- Worked with Marketing on Public Relations campaigns.
- Partnered with Marketing to define brand standards and expectations for quality, style, packaging, price points, and product mix.
- Tracked bulk wine inventory and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and permits.
- Actived participation in monthly planning sessions, and related inventory and cost management activities.
- Supervised the crushing of grapes and managing fermentations determining the appropriate ageing process and overseeing the maturation of wines.
- Demonstrated initiative in leveraging cost and quality improvements.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies and materials used in the production of wine.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Oenology
Winemaker Resume
Summary : As a Winemaker, responsible for working with the VP of Wine and spirits supply operations to look at continually improving winemaking and production to adapt style to changing market conditions and ensure a very competitive product.
Skills : Knowledge of winemaking processes.
Description :
- Maintained records as required for the purpose of meeting government and internal compliance requirements.
- Assisted in the development of the product mix and grape needs for the coming season.
- Followed winery, department, and legally mandated safety policies and procedures.
- Applied scientific theories to the wine-making process.
- Coordinated the packaging and distribution of finished products.
- Provided advice on the preservation of grape samples and the processing of wine.
- Used scientific knowledge to blend different wine varietals together to make a new product.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Oenology
Winemaker Resume
Objective : As a Winemaker, responsible for coordinating and supervising winemaking processes, including testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, fortifying, clarifying, maturing, and finishing wines. Responsible for the winemaking process in its various stages including harvesting, crushing and pressing, fermentation, clarification, and aging and bottling.
Skills : Precision, Wine marketing and sales.
Description :
- Worked closely with viticulturists to manage planting programs and the cultivation and production of grapes.
- Planned for bottling of wine once it has matured and made sure that quality is tested and maintained when the wine is bottled.
- Liaised with marketing and sales teams to ensure production is aligned to market demands.
- Supervised the crushing and destemming of grapes, the pressing, settling, and treating of grape juice, and the fermentation of must into wine.
- Advised on maintenance of the vineyard and winery during the off-season.
- Planned along viticulturists, supervisors, and marketing department of future planting programs and grape growing strategies.
- Performed the necessary laboratory tests to monitor the progress of grapes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Oenology
