SEBASTIEN BOUCHUT
Blenheim,New Zealand
Summary
Passionate about the art of winemaking, I aspire to establish a fulfilling life for myself and my family in the beautiful Nelson region. Recognizing the rapid growth and reputation of this wine region, I am highly motivated to become an integral part of it. With a strong work ethic and unwavering dedication, I am driven to contribute my skills and expertise to create exceptional wine experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Winemaker
Isabel Estate Winery
10.2022 - Current
- Lead role as part of a small Winemaking team-Processing 2000 Tonnes from harvest to bottle.
- Reporting to the Chief Winemaker/General Manager.
- Harvest picking decisions through to bottled product.
- Planning of all cellar work, training of permanent and casual staff.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create engaging promotional materials highlighting unique wine characteristics.
- Evaluated competitor wines regularly, identifying areas for potential improvement within our own product lineup or adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Ensuring all wines are compliant for intended export markets.
- Managing all winery compliance from harvest through to audits ensuring full traceability.
- Enhanced wine quality by implementing innovative fermentation techniques and processes.
- Participated in industry events, representing the winery at trade shows and tastings to expand brand recognition and market presence.
- Incorporated sustainable winemaking practices throughout the entire production process, reducing environmental impact without sacrificing product quality or yield rates.
Winemaker
Marisco Vineyards
01.2014 - 10.2022
- Progressed from Cellarhand to Winemaker over a 9 year period.
- Winemaking and cellar plan scheduling for 16,000T winery.
- Recruitment and Training of employees.
- Bench trials, tasting, blending, grading.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Preparing finished wines for bottling.
- Lenticular/crossflow filtrations
- Receival and press area management
- Forklift and barrel work.
- Plant room and winery equipment maintenance.
- Overseeing staff training.
- Health and safety coordinator rep.
- Lab experience.
Cellar Hand
Domaine Drouhin Oregon
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Was given leave from my role as Assistant winemaker at Marisco to experience a harvest in Oregon
- Worked in a lead cellar hand role that provided great winemaking experience
- Confidently able to help translate from french to english between co-workers and management.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering strong relationships with team members and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic.
Cellar Hand/Cellar Door Host/Vineyard Hand
Highfield Estate
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Cellar door host and cellar hand March 2011-Dec 2012
- Vintage 2012 including sampling and lab work
- Vintage 2013 working night shift
- General vineyard maintenance
- Tractor experience
- Forklift experience.
Vineyard Hand
Clos Henri
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Vineyard experience throughout the pruning season
- Approximately 3 months work.
- Facilitated successful replanting efforts by preparing soil, planting vines, and installing protective grow tubes around young plants.
- Safely operated machinery such as tractors, ATVs, or utility vehicles according to established guidelines while performing various vineyard tasks.
Schwick Mining Services
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Employed as an underground diamond driller based in Kalgoorlie Western Australia.
Builder
Alpha Interiors
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Suppliers and installers of suspended ceiling systems and internal partition systems
- Assured a safe and clean work environment at all times
- Installing suspending ceilings and steal partitions
- Installed unique architecturally designed interior finishing’s for large corporate organisations
- Assist and coordinate the completion of jobs
- Liaised with clients
- Successful completion of jobs within deadlines
- Reading and interpreting plans and architectural drawings
- Supervised onsite workers.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Viticulture and Oenology -
Lincoln University
12.2013
Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production -
Nelson/Marlborough Institute of Technology
2011
Construction qualifications -
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
02.2002
Skills
- Winery and vineyard experience including 15 vintages
- Large and small scale winery management and winemaking experience
- 5 years in leadership Winemaking positions across 2 wineries
- Excellent people skills, including human resources and strong leadership
- Excellent record keeping Experience in wine traceability
- Wine software skills, Excel and Vintrace Vinsight
- Technical knowledge of winemaking practices and winery lab experience
- Compliance and audit management skills, WSMP, BRC, SWNZ, BIOGRO
- Plant maintenance experience (Plant room, pump and winery equipment)
- Full NZ driver’s license Forklift license Motorbike license
- Bilingual, fluent in both French and English
- Health and Safety coordinator, focused on safety
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/09/83
References
Jeremy Brown, Senior Winemaker, Marisco Vineyards, jeremy@marisco.co.nz, #0272955669
Timeline
Winemaker
Isabel Estate Winery
10.2022 - Current
Cellar Hand
Domaine Drouhin Oregon
09.2017 - 11.2017
Winemaker
Marisco Vineyards
01.2014 - 10.2022
Vineyard Hand
Clos Henri
06.2011 - 09.2011
Cellar Hand/Cellar Door Host/Vineyard Hand
Highfield Estate
03.2011 - 12.2013
Schwick Mining Services
01.2010 - 02.2011
Builder
Alpha Interiors
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor Degree in Viticulture and Oenology -
Lincoln University
Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production -
Nelson/Marlborough Institute of Technology
Construction qualifications -
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
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