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Loveday, Sa, Au

Loveday, Sa, Au

Berri And Barmera, South Australia, Australia

Riverland

Taking grapes from warm inland areas as well as cool regional areas primarily from South Australia. My portfolio of wines covers white and rose. Working closely with all other winemakers to achieve processing and dispatch deadlines. There is strong inter-departmental relationships required across the whole spectrum of the business.

Mclaren Vale

Winemaker on contract leading up to and during the vintage period at a dynamic Mclaren Vale contract winemaking facility covering approximately 30 clients with over 50 wine brands covering most regions of South Australia across a broad range of quality. This position allowed me to manage two of the organic clients during this time.During the vintage I was responsible fermentation management across all red and white ferments in consultation with the rest of the winemaking team in order to… Show more Winemaker on contract leading up to and during the vintage period at a dynamic Mclaren Vale contract winemaking facility covering approximately 30 clients with over 50 wine brands covering most regions of South Australia across a broad range of quality. This position allowed me to manage two of the organic clients during this time.During the vintage I was responsible fermentation management across all red and white ferments in consultation with the rest of the winemaking team in order to meet the varied requirements of different customers. This role has allowed me to improve not just my technical winemaking skills but also my ability to manage others and work together with the broader winemaking team & winery operations. Show less

Rheine Area, Germany

Vintage winemaker at a state of the art German winery in the Rheinhessen region of Germany. Management of white and red ferments and liaising with winemaking team for post fermentation rackings, finings, etc.

Watervale, South Australia, Australia

Contract winemaker position for 6 months. Running all facets of wine production from fruit intake and daily planning through to pre-bottling sign off at a local contract bottling facility. Guidance on winemaking styles and direction has been given by Kerri Thompson as the consultant winemaker.

Finger Lakes, Ny, Usa

I undertook a 1 year position as an assistant winemaker position at the Dr. Konstantin Frank winery for the past year and have worked primarily with the ‘aromatic’ varieties; Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gewurztraminer, and other minor varieties, although I was also highly involved in assisting the other winemakers with the red wine program and also the sparkling winemaker at the associated Chateau Frank brand. During my time working I was directly responsible for approximately 42,000 cases of… Show more I undertook a 1 year position as an assistant winemaker position at the Dr. Konstantin Frank winery for the past year and have worked primarily with the ‘aromatic’ varieties; Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gewurztraminer, and other minor varieties, although I was also highly involved in assisting the other winemakers with the red wine program and also the sparkling winemaker at the associated Chateau Frank brand. During my time working I was directly responsible for approximately 42,000 cases of wine produced; ranging from large blends of around 20,000 gallons (76,000 litres) to small productions, such as single vineyard bottlings of 2 barrels only. My role involve development and improvement of winemaking policy and practices as well as a varied range of cellar practices, lab analyses, blending and fining trials. Show less

Mclaren Vale

During the 2013 vintage the sale of the winery facility from Kangarilla Rd to Gemtree occurred. The first 2 months worked were for Kangarilla Rd and thereafter Gemtree.The winery is heavily focused of red wines, although there are a few quite interest whites offered as well; notably The Veil, which is a oxidative/sherry style of the Savagnin grape similar to that made in the Jura region of France. The production at the winery is predominantly Shiraz (by volume), although good quality… Show more During the 2013 vintage the sale of the winery facility from Kangarilla Rd to Gemtree occurred. The first 2 months worked were for Kangarilla Rd and thereafter Gemtree.The winery is heavily focused of red wines, although there are a few quite interest whites offered as well; notably The Veil, which is a oxidative/sherry style of the Savagnin grape similar to that made in the Jura region of France. The production at the winery is predominantly Shiraz (by volume), although good quality Cabernet and a range of lesser known varieties may be found, such as Primitivo/Zinfandel. The winery operates as a contract facility for many local producers, including Gemtree Vineyards.The Gemtree brand has existed since 1998, 18 years after the Buttery family bought their first vineyard. Previous to the purchase of the Kangarilla Rd winery Gemtree and the the Buttery family have only had vineyards and processed by contract through the same winery. Gemtree brand is about winemaking from the heart with a strong focus of sustainability. Many Gemtree wines are organic certified and the new Gemtree winery has become the first Australian winery certified organic in China and is amongst the first in the world.My role at the Gemtree winery involved the continuation of my vintage role and experience in many aspects of post-vintage work. This includes racking wines off lees from tank, racking from barrel, topping and sulphuring, minor additions, transferring finished wines off ullage, tartrate and protein stabilisation, pre-bottling blending, etc.This work has helped expand my knowledge of the processes involved in the winemaking process beyond the vintage period and has been an invaluable reinforcement of the knowledge gained in my tertiary studies.I worked at the winery from January 2013 through to July 2013, I continued working in the cellar door for a few months after which I returned for a second vintage season in 2014, finishing in May 2014. Show less

Adelaide, Australia

Wine education, tours, premium masterclass tastings through different tasting flights, sales over the tasting bench, and assisting customers with all other manner of inquiries and needs. This job presented me with the opportunity to deal with highly engaged consumers, VIP groups, retail representatives, and also with the esteemed winemaking & viticulture team at Penfolds and TWE.The ability to taste a range of wines from the Penfolds label going back into the 60's and 70's, as well as… Show more Wine education, tours, premium masterclass tastings through different tasting flights, sales over the tasting bench, and assisting customers with all other manner of inquiries and needs. This job presented me with the opportunity to deal with highly engaged consumers, VIP groups, retail representatives, and also with the esteemed winemaking & viticulture team at Penfolds and TWE.The ability to taste a range of wines from the Penfolds label going back into the 60's and 70's, as well as more recent vintages of their premium and cellar reserve wines, was a great pleasure and remarkable learning opportunity. Show less

Goodwood

Goodwood Cellars offers a friendly, intimate and independent bottle shop with an excellent range of domestic wines, import wines, and a huge range of both domestic and international craft beers. The cellars was the first bottle shop in South Australia to offer hard to get craft beers bottle directly from keg on premise courtesy of a 'growler' system.During my time at Goodwood Cellars I was able to build many rapports with regular customers and share my knowledge of wine. I enjoyed… Show more Goodwood Cellars offers a friendly, intimate and independent bottle shop with an excellent range of domestic wines, import wines, and a huge range of both domestic and international craft beers. The cellars was the first bottle shop in South Australia to offer hard to get craft beers bottle directly from keg on premise courtesy of a 'growler' system.During my time at Goodwood Cellars I was able to build many rapports with regular customers and share my knowledge of wine. I enjoyed expanding my knowledge of craft beers and the friendly working environment that accompanies a small independent bottle shop.I left this position to undertake my industry experience at Kangarilla Rd Winery as part of my bachelor of Oenology and Viticulture through Adelaide University. Show less

Pirie St, Adelaide

The Wine Underground is a restaurant, bar and functions facility which operates in Pirie St, Adelaide.Divided between the upstairs restaurant and the downstairs bar/functions sections. Clients and patrons often included the persons from surrounding businesses and offices with a many regulars. This allowed for the development of good personal rapport between the patrons and staff. My responsibilities involved waiting a sections of the restaurant, running food, bar service… Show more The Wine Underground is a restaurant, bar and functions facility which operates in Pirie St, Adelaide.Divided between the upstairs restaurant and the downstairs bar/functions sections. Clients and patrons often included the persons from surrounding businesses and offices with a many regulars. This allowed for the development of good personal rapport between the patrons and staff. My responsibilities involved waiting a sections of the restaurant, running food, bar service, cocktails, wine advise to patrons, set-up and service of functions, efficient and correct recording of bills and drink-counts for functions. Good time management skills essential and the presentation of a professional and friendly service. Show less

Rowland Flat

Employed during the vintage period at the Rowland Flat winery (White wine production site). Primarily operated the racking of the wine from the floats ex-centrifuge and their transfer to ferment tanks. Duties also included additions to the fresh juice, DAP additions to ongoing ferments, and strict cleaning and tidying. Also allowed for some work in transferring finished wines to holding tanks pre-bottling.

Bachelor Of Viticulture & Oenology, Agriculture & Wine Sciences

Activities and Societies: Wine Club (Vice-President; Committee Member) Education for Winemaking and Viticulture. Covered a broad range.

Higher School Certificate, Nsw Hsc - Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Student Representative Council (SRC)