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Shaun Trinne

Barossa Valley,SA

Summary

Results-driven operations and production professional with 28 years of experience and 30 vintages within Australia and Spain overseeing end-to-end processes from grape to bottle.

Background includes leadership as an assistant winemaker and cellar manager, with proven expertise in vineyard care, production planning, team supervision, quality control, and logistics.

Skilled in driving efficiency, maintaining compliance with strict quality standards, and delivering consistent results under pressure. Recognized for strong problem-solving and hands-on leadership, with transferable expertise applicable to manufacturing, food and beverage production, agriculture, and supply chain management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Winemaker and cellar manager

Ringland Vintners
Angaston, SA
08.2021 - 08.2025
  • Fermentation management.
  • Coordinating workflow between the vineyard, winery, and bottling.
  • Vintage scheduling of harvest, tank space, and press cycles.
  • Stock/inventory control of bulk wine, additives, and dry goods.
  • Proficient in the use of Vintrace wine tracking system.
  • Supervising cellar staff and vintage staff.
  • Communication with the winemaker, suppliers, and grape growers.
  • Equipment operations: pumps, presses, forklifts.
  • Tank and barrel hygiene, and cellar sanitation protocols.
  • Compliance with WHS, food safety, and industry regulations.

Cellar Hand

Yalumba Wines
Angaston, SA
02.2007 - 08.2021

• Fermentation management.

• Blending and fining.

• Filtration and stabilization.

• Supervising cellar hands and vintage staff.

• Training seasonal workers in safe and efficient work practices.

• Communication with winemakers and the cellar production team.

• Equipment operations: pumps, presses, filters, crossflow, forklifts.

• Tank and barrel hygiene, and cellar sanitation protocols.

• Compliance with WHS, food safety, and company procedures.

Nursery Hand

Yalumba Wines
Angaston, SA
06.1997 - 01.2007
  • Assisted in planting and maintaining grapevines for optimal growth.
  • Operated vineyard machinery to support daily tasks, and improve efficiency.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment in the vineyard.
  • Cultivated and maintained healthy plants in vineyard and nursery environments.
  • Assisted in planting, pruning, and training vines for optimal growth.
  • Assisted in propagating new plants through cuttings and grafting techniques.
  • Followed strict hygiene and sanitation protocols.
  • Compliance with WHS, food safety, and company procedures.

Skills

Production and process management

Coordinating end-to-end production cycles from raw material intake through to finished product, ensuring quality and compliance

Operations and logistics

Inventory control, scheduling, nursery and vineyard management, coordinating incoming fruit, winemaking, bottling, packaging, and dispatch

Leadership and team supervision

Lead, train, and manage small teams, including seasonal staff during the high-pressure vintage season

Technical proficiency and problem-solving

Hands-on experience with various vineyard machinery and winery equipment

Strong track record of resolving production challenges quickly and effectively in fast-paced, time-critical environments

Health and safety

Knowledgeable in all occupational health and safety standards used in the wine industry, along with environmental responsibilities, including soil health, water use, and waste reduction

Communication and collaboration

Effective cross-functional communicator, working closely with the vineyard, laboratory, logistics, and senior management teams

Certification

  • Forklift license
  • High risk license
  • HR truck license
  • Vehicle, Motorbike, Boat license
  • RSA (Responsible service of alcohol
  • WSET level 2 wine certification

Timeline

Assistant Winemaker and cellar manager

Ringland Vintners
08.2021 - 08.2025

Cellar Hand

Yalumba Wines
02.2007 - 08.2021

Nursery Hand

Yalumba Wines
06.1997 - 01.2007
Shaun Trinne