Secondary Production World of Work
Secondary Production is where the age-old tradition of making wine is infused with modern innovation to transform grapes into the wine. There is a variety of roles you could choose from if you decide to join this part of the value chain. |
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Harvested grapes are delivered to the cellars where cellar staff orchestrate the symphony of fermentation, blending, and ageing, using winemaking techniques and blending artistry to bring forth unique flavours and aromas in the wine. |
Start your journey as a Cellar Worker if you have no wine making qualifications or experience. If you have some experience and a wine-making related qualification you could be employed as Assistant Wine-maker. Wine-makers and Cellar Masters usually have formal qualifications and extensive experience in the art of making wine. |
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If you decide to assist with looking after the more technical aspects of winemaking by working as a Laboratory Analyst assessing the wine being produced in the cellars. Work in this exciting environment would require a Science related Degree or Diploma. |
People who are more technically inclined could consider a career in the process of bottling wine, which would require technical skills to manage and service bottling equipment. |
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