Winemaker
Alternative Titles:
Oenologist
Winemakers plan, supervise and coordinate the production of
wine or spirits from selected varieties of grapes.
A winemaker may perform the following tasks:
- liaise with viticulturists 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 of
the production of appropriate wine types, styles and
qualities
- conduct technical in-service training for cellar staff
- give guided tours, conduct tastings and advise visitors
about various aspects of wine.
Scientific knowledge is playing an increasingly important
role in winemaking and some winemakers specialise in the
research and development of wine.
Winemakers working in large wineries are in charge of the
technical side of the business. Those working in small
wineries may be responsible for the whole winemaking process,
from the growing of the grapes to the bottling and marketing
of the finished wine.
Required Skills - Winemaker
- 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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