Winemaker - Ref Cm 7313

**Reference: CM 7313**

**Consultant: Christa Mostert**

**Descriptions**:

- Responsible for preparations and planning within the cellar relating to all bulk orders as per the agreed schedule.
- Responsible for the preparation of wines according to client’s specifications for bulk loading including blending, fining/treating, stabilisation, final adjustments and tasting. ( Internal
- and external Cellars )
- Oversees the operation and daily tasks of the cellar operators/assistants to ensure operations flow smoothly and standards and specifications are according to requirements.
- Ensure all external samples and analysis meet client specifications, feedback to external cellars if any adjustments are to me made
- Assist with smooth operations of the Cross flow filtration, candle filters (mobile unit) and Cold stabilization units.
- Responsible for the final tasting and signing off on wines for export (internal and external). A complete analysis sheet must be signed off prior to loadings.
- Responsible for bulk loadings according to the agreed procedures of the company within the QC standards.
- Oversees that all samples of external loadings are booked in the lab and meet the client specification. Communicate with external cellars and do planning on loadings at external premises and the adjustment to be done on the wines according the client specification.
- Responsible for planning of all external loadings
- Responsible for the preparation of the products that needs to be filled on outside premises according to client’s specifications.
- Responsible for the final tasting and signing off on wines that get filled on outside premises.
- A complete analysis sheet must be signed off prior to loadings
- Completes SAWIS documentation including WSR1’s, pink cards and other wine intake related documentation.
- Responsible for export submissions and relevant documentation.
- Captures daily wine movements.
- Maintain work instructions/cleaning records and ensures they are kept for traceability.
- Carries out a daily chemical stock take and orders when required by completing PO’s.
- Ensure recordkeeping and documentation of bulk loadings according to internal procedures.

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant degree or diploma in winemaking or minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar environment
- Wine and blending process knowledge
- Knowledge of record keeping