Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Interests
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ANRÓ BOTHA

ANRÓ BOTHA

Viticulturist / Farm Manager
Stellenbosch,WC

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Viticulturist

Le Bonheur Wine Estate
08.2023 - Current
  • Optimized vineyard yield with data-driven viticultural decisions, ensuring a sustainable balance between quantity and quality.
  • Managed budgetary constraints effectively while prioritizing necessary investments in infrastructure improvements or critical maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborated with winemakers to determine optimal harvest dates based on grape maturity and desired wine style.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and certifications by maintaining accurate documentation of all viticulture activities.
  • Implemented water conservation strategies in response to climate change challenges, maximizing efficiency while reducing overall water usage.
  • Monitored vine growth throughout the season with detailed records to inform future decision-making processes.
  • Enhanced grape quality for premium wine production through meticulous canopy management and precision irrigation.

Assistant Viticulturist

Kaapzicht Wine Estate
05.2020 - 07.2023
  • General assistant to farm manager - managing a team of 12
  • Assisting with harvest practices, measuring balling, determining ripeness and also assisting with the harvesting machine
  • Trellising, planting, pruning and suckering
  • Spraying of fungicides with a quad bike
  • General maintenance of farm implements
  • Installation of irrigation and fertilization practices
  • Tractor operation and working with different implements.

Harvest Intern

Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • General harvest assistant
  • Conducting pump-overs, aerated pump-overs and additions to wine as well as racking.

Tasting Room Assistant

Asara Wine Estate and Hotel
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Conducting wine tastings and cellar tours, selling wine and partaking in promotional events
  • Stocktaking, cash-ups and other general assistance to the Manager.

Education

National Senior Certificate -

Noordheuwel Hoërskool

BSC VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY - undefined

Stellenbosch University

Skills

Hardworking and quick learningundefined

References

  • Elzeri Burger, Tasting Room Manager, Asara Wine Estate and Hotel, 082 2912430
  • Andre Roux, Winemaker, Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons, 072 940 4776
  • Danie Steytler, Owner and Winemaker, Kaapzicht Wine Estate, 082 663 6462
  • Carel Hefer, Farm Manager and Viticulturist, Kaapzicht Wine Estate, 074 888 8859
  • William Wilkinson, Winemaker, Le Bonheur Wine Estate, 073 157 2921

Interests

Surfing

Golf

Hiking

Timeline

Viticulturist

Le Bonheur Wine Estate
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Viticulturist

Kaapzicht Wine Estate
05.2020 - 07.2023

Harvest Intern

Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
12.2019 - 04.2020

Tasting Room Assistant

Asara Wine Estate and Hotel
07.2017 - 12.2018

National Senior Certificate -

Noordheuwel Hoërskool

BSC VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY - undefined

Stellenbosch University

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