Leith Drummond
Summary
Winemaking professional with comprehensive understanding of viticulture and enology. Proven success in producing high-quality wines and leading winemaking operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vintage Winemaker
Treasury Wine Estates
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Coordinated logistics for efficient transportation of harvested grapes from vineyards to production facilities while minimizing spoilage risk during transit.
- Night-shift Winemaker overseeing fruit intake and processing for multiple brands
- Monitored harvest activities closely to determine ideal picking times based on weather conditions and ripeness levels of grapes.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
Harvest Winemaker
Treasury Wine Estates
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Work in groups with senior winemakers to make decisions across different Treasury brands
- Managed red additions and pumpovers for large scale winemaking across different Treasury brands
- Facilitate and participate in tastings and make decisions for Beringer, Stags' Leap, Sterling, Penfolds California, BV, and Frank Family.
- Field Grading different vineyard blocks
- Proficient in different wine making softwares including VinoEZ, JDE, Ignition, and Excel Spreadsheets
Cellar Assistant, Enologist
Plumpton Estate Winery
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Laboratory Analysis (Sulfur by Aspiration, Ribelein, VA by Distillation, Enzymatic Malic and lactic tests, YAN by OPAC/NAC and selective Electrode, Polyphenols by Gallic acid Standard curve
- Vintrace + Traceability
- Inventory and ordering
- Winery processes and organization
- Quality control
- Managing workflow to cellar workers
Cellar Hand
Stag's Leap Winery
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported the winemaking team in achieving desired production schedules by assisting with equipment setup, breakdown, and thorough sanitation procedures.
- Assisted with grape processing at harvest time, ensuring high-quality raw materials for wine production.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering strong relationships with team members and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic.
- Forklift certified crush pad member and press operator
Sommelier
The Vancouver Club
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by recommending and pairing wines with menu items based on individual preferences.
- Promoted special wine menu for holidays to complement chef's dinner specialties.
- Monitored conditions of wine cellar, keeping all bottles stored at appropriate temperature.
- Established lasting relationships with winemakers, importers, distributors, allowing access to limited-production wines or early releases unavailable elsewhere.
General Contractor
Arrowmark Contracting
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Critical problem solving
- Attention to detail
- General building skills
- Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Viticulture and Oenology
Plumpton College
Sussex England05.2024
Skills
- Quality assessment
- Harvest planning
- Fermentation management
- Blending techniques
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Safety
- Winemaking Software
Accomplishments
As a student, I was selected to represent Britain in the European Wine Competition in 2023 in Austria. I loved competing and making many friends and memories.
As an Enologist, I was able to produce Plumpton Estate's NV Brut Classic, which earned a coveted gold medal at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championship
Languages
English
French
Hobbies and Interests
- Sailing
I worked with a friend to restore a 31’ sailboat built in Germany in 1936. It is absolutely beautiful and sails brilliantly. I sail whenever I can
- Wine Tourism/tasting I love traveling to taste wines from different regions to better understand different winestyles. I recently France, Austria, Japan and am currently finishing Harvest in Australia I have also frequently visited the Okanagan, Washington and Napa.
- History + Culture As a traveling winemaker, I love experiencing different cultures. I particularly enjoy food, wine, art, architecture, and history.
Timeline
Vintage Winemaker
Treasury Wine Estates
01.2025 - 05.2025
Harvest Winemaker
Treasury Wine Estates
07.2024 - 12.2024
Cellar Hand
Stag's Leap Winery
07.2023 - 12.2023
Sommelier
The Vancouver Club
06.2022 - 08.2022
Cellar Assistant, Enologist
Plumpton Estate Winery
09.2021 - 04.2024
General Contractor
Arrowmark Contracting
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Viticulture and Oenology
Plumpton College
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