Eric Gutierrez
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Resourceful Cellar Master known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in wine aging techniques, inventory management, and quality control processes. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth cellar operations and maintaining wine quality standards.
Knowledgeable professional offering many years of related experience. Safety-oriented and reliable with strengths in troubleshooting and basic maintenance. Bringing knowledge and abilities developed over multi-year career to challenging new role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cellar Master/Fine Wine Specialist
Auburn James winery
Saint Helena, California
09.2017 - 12.2024
- Responsible for maintaining and organizing the wine cellar, ensuring proper storage conditions.
- Managed inventory of wines by tracking stock levels, ordering new bottles and rotating current stock.
- Created a detailed database of all wines in the cellar including varietal, producer, vintage and cost.
- Ensured that all wines were stored at optimal temperatures and humidity levels to preserve quality.
- Conducted daily inspections of the cellar to ensure it was clean and organized.
- Maintained records pertaining to shipments received, orders placed, returns made.
- Performed regular maintenance on refrigeration units used to store temperature-sensitive products.
- Collected, tested, and submitted samples according to quality control standards.
- Measured batch pH levels during fermentation.
- Ran evaporator equipment to remove moisture from products and byproducts.
- Led staff training on wine storage and handling practices, maintaining product quality.
Education
Associate of Science - Enology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2009
Skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Order fulfillment
- Product presentation
- Cellar management
- Blending techniques
- Chemical analysis
- Temperature regulation
- Chemical handling
- Safety regulations
- Pump operation
- Sample testing
- Tanker loading
- Machine adjustment
- Team building
- Safety awareness
- Excellent communication
- Professionalism
- Goal setting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
Wine work history
- 2005-2005- louis m martini winery cellar worker.
- 2005-2009 Keever vineyards, cellar worker/cellar master/ Enology..
- 2009-2011 opus one winery, cellar enology
- 2011-2013 vine cliff winery cellar master/assistant winemaker
- 2013-2014 Robeldo family winery winemaker
- 2014-2016 Brand Napa Valley assistant winemaker
- 2016-2017 vermeil wines sales/wine making
- 2017-current Auburn James winery wine maker sales Estate manager.
Timeline
Cellar Master/Fine Wine Specialist
Auburn James winery
09.2017 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Enology
Sonoma State University