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Oenologist
Winemaker
Plans, supervises and coordinates the production of wine or
spirits from selected varieties of grapes.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In
some instances relevant experience is required in addition to
the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- liaises with vineyard personnel or contract growers to provide
grapes for processing
- examines grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid
content, and determines suitability for processing
- coordinates wine-making processes, directing workers in
testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying,
clarifying, maturing and finishing wines
- blends wines according to formulae or knowledge of
wine-making techniques
- arranges bottling of wines on site or at other premises
- may arrange local and export sales of wines
ABS • AUSTRALIAN STANDARD CLAS SIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS, 2ND ED • 1220.0 227
PROFESSIONALS
MAJOR GROUP 2
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