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Nuriootpa, South Australia, Australia

Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

The Kaesler family were pioneers who settled in the Barossa Valley in the 1840s. In 1891 they bought a parcel of land and in 1893 planted their first vines. Today, Kaesler Wines are made from these ancient, dry grown vineyards by the third owners of this magnificent property.The winery was established in 1999, and since then have been makings wines consistently regarded as some of the best in the country by Langton's Wine Classification, James Halliday and Robert Parker Jr… Show more The Kaesler family were pioneers who settled in the Barossa Valley in the 1840s. In 1891 they bought a parcel of land and in 1893 planted their first vines. Today, Kaesler Wines are made from these ancient, dry grown vineyards by the third owners of this magnificent property.The winery was established in 1999, and since then have been makings wines consistently regarded as some of the best in the country by Langton's Wine Classification, James Halliday and Robert Parker Jr. Responsibilities and achievements: - Daily running of cellar door operations including opening and closing duties. - Improving brand awareness through social media. - Ensuring that the Wine Club is run efficiently and smoothly. - Overseeing the cottage accomodation including bookings, payments and satisfaction of guests.- Updating and developing group tasting experiences, corporate experiences and private tasting options. - Managing cellar door designs including tasting sheets as well as cellar door displays for the vineyards, wine club merchandise and large format bottles. Show less

Barossa Valley

- Promoting events developed by the Barossa Cellar Circle via multiple social media platforms. - Interacting with various Callan Doors in the Barossa to develop a relationship and a wider perceptions of what the Barossa has to offer. - Using Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to connect with people both inside and outside of the industry and the Barossa.

Gawler, South Australia

In 1952 a bright young man by the name of Daniel Francis Murphy was working in a liquor store owned and run by his father Timothy Murphy. Dan looked around one day and decided: I can run this better than my father.So he did, setting up a store only a few hundred metres away.Dan immediately began doing things differently. He bought in bulk and sourced many of his wines directly from overseas. He wrote stories and reviews about his wines, he held social functions and started a wine club… Show more In 1952 a bright young man by the name of Daniel Francis Murphy was working in a liquor store owned and run by his father Timothy Murphy. Dan looked around one day and decided: I can run this better than my father.So he did, setting up a store only a few hundred metres away.Dan immediately began doing things differently. He bought in bulk and sourced many of his wines directly from overseas. He wrote stories and reviews about his wines, he held social functions and started a wine club. Dan Murphy’s retail concept was simple: offer the most extensive range at the lowest prices possible; add a passionate enthusiasm for what you sell; and you’ve got an unbeatable offer.That's the Dan Murphy tradition that continues today in over 200 stores around Australia.Responsibilities and Achievements: - Running the tasting bar Friday and Saturday evenings. - Work alongside the Customer Experience Manager (CEM) in running events within the store. - Manage stock levels within the store to ensure ease and availability for customers. - Attending and running masterclasses within and outside of the store, for both education and experience.- Consistent leader in My Dan Murphy scan rate. Show less

Bachelor Of Human Movement, Sports And Exercise Science

Certificate Iii In Wine Industry Operations, Wine Making

Sace

Activities and Societies: I studied at Trinity College from grade 3 until the completion of my SACE certificate in 2012. Subjects.