Enologist

• Sep 2018 - Present

Laboratory Technician

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2018

∙Run all lab analysis∙Create data base using multiple software systems∙Pull samples from tanks and/or barrels∙Calibrate, validate, and maintain laboratory equipment∙Equipment utilized include, but not limited to: AO/Ripper for SO2, advia, alcoholyzer,cash still, enzymatic testing by spectrometer, heat/cold stability tests, acid trails, preparation of copper solutions, measuring D.O./CO2, etc.

Wine Tech 3

• May 2015 - Aug 2016

Non-Harvest∙Racking, Movements, Additions, Pad Filter∙Training and operations of Velo and Della Toffoloa cross flow filters, assist lees filter and D.E. filter∙Shipping and receiving∙General cellar work and sanitationHarvest∙Work closely with production winemaker to produce sound wine for clients∙Manage pump-over logs∙Write work orders utilizing Excel for inoculations, drains, pressings, centrifuging, racking, sulfur additions, etc., all timing specific∙Performed sensory evaluation of fermentations, utilizing corrective measures if needed.∙Worked closely with clients to achieve goals being receptive to their requests∙Varieties include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc∙Troubleshoot pumps, air valves, must line, trucking and receiving hoppers∙Frequent use of Winemakers' Database software∙Attend and participate in daily production meetings∙Track average of fifty fermentations at once Show less

Wine tech 2

• Jun 2014 - May 2015

∙Racking, movements, additions, pad filter∙Assist with lees filter and cross flow filters∙Shipping/receiving∙General cellar work and sanitationHarvest∙Supervision of red and white crush pads∙Coordinate processing of all trucks daily∙Radio traffic control between scale house, testing area, crush pads∙Monitor all ingredient additives∙Coordinate two full crews, monitor lunch and rest periods∙Close work orders∙Ensure proper maintenance on presses∙Maintain pomace pile∙Troubleshoot pumps, air valves, must line, trucking and receiving hoppers∙Operate front loader Show less

Weekend/Night Supervisor/General Assistant

• Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

Managed team of approximately ten interns, only one had any previous winery experience. ∙Provide cellar operations protocol ∙Reaffirm basic wine chemistry information to interns ∙Coordinate task completion ∙Ensure all safety measures met Managed team of approximately ten interns, only one had any previous winery experience. ∙Provide cellar operations protocol ∙Reaffirm basic wine chemistry information to interns ∙Coordinate task completion ∙Ensure all safety measures met

Cellar Casual

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

∙Performed general cellar work ∙Performed approximately 60 pump overs on twelve-hour shift with samples consistently. ∙Large exposure to Syrah ∙Performed general cellar work ∙Performed approximately 60 pump overs on twelve-hour shift with samples consistently. ∙Large exposure to Syrah

Junior Winemaker

• Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

Performed all cellar work including additions and delastage Learned basic Portuguese Went through sensory evaluations with winemaker Peter Bright Large exposure to Portuguese wine as well as Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, and Viogner. Performed all cellar work including additions and delastage Learned basic Portuguese Went through sensory evaluations with winemaker Peter Bright Large exposure to Portuguese wine as well as Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, and Viogner.

Winery Intern

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

Transporting fruit∙Crushing, pressing∙Yeast starters/inoculations∙Fermentations∙Racking∙Barrel work∙Filtration∙Chemical analysis∙Fining and blending trials∙Bottling and sanitation∙Forklift operator∙Monitoring and training students (~25)

Student Winery Assistant

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

CrushingPressing Yeast starters/inoculations Fermentation tracking Racking Barrel workAdditionsFiltrationChemical analysesTraining studentsFining & blending trialsBottling, and forklift operating.

Summer Hire

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

Update material safety data sheet books Update safety spill kits Code invoices File inspection sheets Inventory chemical sheds Bunch counts on vines Scout for mildew, leafhoppers, etc. Measure pressure in drip lines and test irrigation efficiency Update material safety data sheet books Update safety spill kits Code invoices File inspection sheets Inventory chemical sheds Bunch counts on vines Scout for mildew, leafhoppers, etc. Measure pressure in drip lines and test irrigation efficiency

Vineyard Assistant

• Jun 2002 - Aug 2008

Preparing for harvest Bunch counts Scout for botrytis, mildew, leafhoppers, etc. Pruning Fruit sorting Updating drip line efficiency Landscaping Watering roads Mowing vineyard rows Assist mechanic with various tasks Build fence line Clean ponds Vertebrate pest control Preparing for harvest Bunch counts Scout for botrytis, mildew, leafhoppers, etc. Pruning Fruit sorting Updating drip line efficiency Landscaping Watering roads Mowing vineyard rows Assist mechanic with various tasks Build fence line Clean ponds Vertebrate pest control