• Assessing a 100+ year-old grape vine and creating a management plan for reconstructing the grape arbor.• Providing a vineyard establishment plan for private use, and possible future commercial use.

• Worked closely with the Head Winemaker and Vineyard Manager through the entire production process including:o Crush pad operations / Chemical analysis of must.o Fermentation and cap management of all wines.o Preparation of finished wines for stabilization and aging.o Sensory analysis of finished wines for quality assurance and correcting for faults / flaws.o Maintained previous vintages, checking for chemical stability and potential bottling dates.o Bottled and packaged finished product.o Maintained winery sanitation standards throughout the entire productions process.

• Worked directly with customers seeking professional guidance in wine selections and purchasing decisions.• Managed the in-store displays and product placement of all wines.• Placed custom wine orders for select customers.• Coordinated inbound product orders with distributors for inventory stock.

International “Vine-to-Bottle” winery located in the wine capital of Burgundy, with worldwide distribution.• Worked under the guidance of Owner/Head Winemaker, Blair Pethel, following old-world viticulture practices that also included the following duties and responsibilities:o Maintained the vineyards by hand throughout the growing season. o Managed the aging wines of existing vintages, including topping off, barrel stirring, and chemical analysis.o Assisted in bottling / labeling / packaging of finished product.o Applied and maintained sanitation protocols of the winery / cellars.o Maintained functionality of all production equipment.