Winemaker
Winemakers plan, supervise and coordinate the production of wine or spirits from selected varieties of grapes.
Winemakers may perform the following tasks:
- liaise with viticulturalists who manage planting programs and the cultivation and production of grapes
- conduct various laboratory tests to monitor the progress of grapes to ensure their quality and to determine the correct time for harvest
- organise the crushing and pressing of grapes, the settling of juice and the fermentation of grape material
- direct the filtering of wine to remove remaining solids
- conduct laboratory tests and monitor quality of wine
- place filtered wine in casks or tanks for storage and maturation
- prepare plans for bottling wine once it has matured and make sure that quality is maintained when the wine is bottled
- supervise cellar personnel involved in the production of wine
- supervise the maintenance of the vineyard and winery during the off-season
- liaise with sales and marketing staff to make sure that the type, style and quality of wines produced will meet market demands
- organise and supervise local and export wine sales
- conduct technical in-service training for cellar staff
- give guided tours, conduct tastings and advise visitors about various aspects of wine.
Specialisations:
Scientific knowledge is playing an increasingly important role in winemaking, and some winemakers specialise in the research and development of wine.
- excellent sense of smell and taste
- able to analyse and solve problems
- able to make accurate observations
- good communication skills
- good interpersonal skills.
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