Raymond Vineyards has grown a lot under proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset. With certified organic and biodynamic vineyards at our Rutherford and St. Helena estate and 100% of the winery's power coming from solar, Raymond has pushed the envelope for wine education and sustainability in Napa Valley. As Enologist, I have been responsible for translating the desires of the winemaker to the lab and cellar staff, determining work-flow, designing and implementing interactive spreadsheets for project management, staffing the lab, tracking and implementing QC programs, screening wines and assisting with blending, and assisting with trade and educational tastings.

• Managed all lab activities including accurate data tracking in AMS and Winemaker's Database• Kept the lab up-to-date with equipment capable of handling growing expectations• Trained harvest staff on how to operate lab equipment

• Responsible for all wine lab analysis including: Routine analysis, maturity sampling, Bottling line QC, and sterility plating• Maintained a clean efficient lab

Internship position where I was involved in all aspects of cellar operations. I was responsible for pump-overs, racking, additions, innoculations, sanitation, sampling, and other QC activities.