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Viticulturist / Farm Manager
Stellenbosch,WC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Viticulturist
Le Bonheur Wine Estate
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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 learningGood leadership abilitiesTeam workComplex problem-solverComputer literateValid driving licenseHonestQuad bike operatorDigger loader operatorTractor operator
Forklift operator
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
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