Ethan King
Kennebunk,ME
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in sanitation procedures, sensory evaluation, and fermentation monitoring. Proven ability to operate winery equipment and assist in vineyard inspections.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Winemaker
Richard Böcking
Traben-Trarbach, Germany
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted in fermentation monitoring and quality control during winemaking process
- Supported blending trials to achieve desired flavor profiles and consistency
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of winemaking equipment and workspace
- Participated in vineyard inspections to assess grape maturity and harvest readiness
Vineyard Worker
Lottenlund Estate
Helsingborg, Sweden
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted with pruning and training vines to enhance growth and yield quality.
- Operated vineyard equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored soil conditions, reporting findings to optimize irrigation practices.
Cellar Hand
Cathiard Vineyards
St. Helena, CA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated winemaking machinery to assist in processing grapes and producing quality wines. Including the bottling process.
- Monitored fermentation processes, ensuring optimal conditions for yeast activity and flavor development.
- Conducted routine cleaning and sanitization of equipment, maintaining high standards of hygiene in cellar operations.
- Participated in quality control tastings to evaluate wine characteristics and identify areas for improvement.
- Assisted in barrel management, including filling, topping, and monitoring wine aging conditions.
Cellar Hand
Tenuta Pftischer
Montagna, Italy
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated winemaking machinery to assist in processing grapes and producing quality wines.
- Worked in the vineyards from bud burst until the end of harvest, ensuring that the vines were healthy and ready for harvest.
- Supported the winemaking team in achieving desired production schedules by assisting with equipment setup, breakdown, and thorough sanitation procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing operational needs while learning new techniques and processes in winemaking.
Cellar Hand
Caiarossa
Riparbella, Italy
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with the vineyard team to implement pest management and calculate the expected harvest
- Assisted with grape processing at harvest time along with the construction and cleaning of the harvest line.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering strong relationships with team members and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic.
Education
Master of Science - Viticulture And Winery Management
Bordeaux Sciences Agro
Bordeaux, France12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine, ME05-2021
Skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Sensory evaluation
- Viticulture research
- Winery equipment operation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Chemical handling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Winemaker
Richard Böcking
08.2025 - 10.2025
Vineyard Worker
Lottenlund Estate
02.2025 - 05.2025
Cellar Hand
Cathiard Vineyards
09.2024 - 01.2025
Cellar Hand
Tenuta Pftischer
04.2023 - 11.2023
Cellar Hand
Caiarossa
07.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Viticulture And Winery Management
Bordeaux Sciences Agro
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Southern Maine