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Michael Scorsone

Sonoma,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in hospitality, vineyard management, and wine production. Proven track record in enhancing customer relationships and leading successful food and wine events. Global exposure to diverse hospitality and food cultures across nine countries, including Japan, Italy, and France. Strong commitment to excellence driven by a passion for food, wine, service, and farming.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Winemaker Consultant

Carpe Vinum ( Pearce Family )
Healdsburg, California
01.2020 - Current

Winemaker / Partner

Emmitt-Scorsone Wines
Healdsburg, CA
09.2007 - Current

Winemaker Consultant

Capo Creek
Healdsburg, California
2014 - 2017

Vineyard / Ranch Development

Fred Schrader / Thomas Brown
Cazadero, California
2007 - 2009

Harvest Worker

Thomas Brown
Sonoma, California
2007 - 2007

Assistant Winemaker /Vineyard Manager

Failla
St Helena
2003 - 2007

Winemaking Internship

Villa Monteleone
Valpolicella, Italy
2005 - 2005

Harvest Worker Internship

Neyers Vineyards
Napa
2002 - 2003

Server / Front House Host

knob Hill Tavern / Michael Mina
Las Vegas, Nevada
2001 - 2002

VIP Services Representative

MGM Grand
Las Vegas, NV
1999 - 2002
  • Reservations
  • Front Desk Supervisor
  • Mansion Host
  • VIP Cabana Host

Guest Service Representative

Aspen Club Lodge
Aspen, Colorado
1998 - 1999

Chef Internship

The Little Nell
Aspen
1998 - 1999

Chef Internship

Caribou Club
Aspen, Colorado
1998 - 1999

Education

Viticulture

UC Davis Viticulture
Napa Community
01-2004

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Business Management

UNLV
Las Vegas
06-2002

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
New York
05-1998

Aviation

Sporty's Flight School
Sonoma Sky Park

Skills

  • Vineyard management and farming
  • Wine production and quality control
  • Sensory evaluation and cellar operations
  • Customer relationship management
  • Market distribution and event hosting
  • Hospitality service and culinary skills

Timeline

Winemaker Consultant

Carpe Vinum ( Pearce Family )
01.2020 - Current

Winemaker / Partner

Emmitt-Scorsone Wines
09.2007 - Current

Winemaker Consultant

Capo Creek
2014 - 2017

Vineyard / Ranch Development

Fred Schrader / Thomas Brown
2007 - 2009

Harvest Worker

Thomas Brown
2007 - 2007

Assistant Winemaker /Vineyard Manager

Failla
2003 - 2007

Winemaking Internship

Villa Monteleone
2005 - 2005

Harvest Worker Internship

Neyers Vineyards
2002 - 2003

Server / Front House Host

knob Hill Tavern / Michael Mina
2001 - 2002

VIP Services Representative

MGM Grand
1999 - 2002

Guest Service Representative

Aspen Club Lodge
1998 - 1999

Chef Internship

The Little Nell
1998 - 1999

Chef Internship

Caribou Club
1998 - 1999

Viticulture

UC Davis Viticulture

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Business Management

UNLV

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America

Aviation

Sporty's Flight School
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