Tyler Wright
Los Osos,CA
Summary
Wine industry expert with over 20 years of experience in producing a wide range of wine blends, from small batches to large-scale operations. Proven track record in enhancing wine quality through collaboration with industry professionals and the implementation of innovative techniques. Expertise in enology, operations, quality control, and supply chain management. Committed to continuous education and skill development to drive excellence in winemaking.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Winemaker
Joel Gott Wines
St. Helena, CA
05.2016 - 06.2025
- Oversaw all wines on Central Coast for Joel Gott Wines from harvest decisions to bottling.
- Managed team of two winemakers across two facilities.
- Monitored vineyard conditions to optimize grape selection and determine precise harvest timing.
- Ensured optimal flavor development in wines by managing fermentation processes and throughout elevage and aging.
- Oversaw blending operations to maintain consistent quality and style.
- Engaged with grower relations to secure grapes and craft wines for new offerings and SKUs.
Enologist
E & J Gallo Winery
Modesto, CA
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Assisted winemakers in processing and managing approximately 23,000 tons of wine grapes each harvest.
- Pre-harvest process planning.
- Daily wine tasting and evaluation.
- Solved issues dealing with quality and logistical limitations.
- Updating and developing production SOP’s.
- Winery Software Systems: WineManager (Power User), GradeStar, Growers
- Writing work requests and auditing completion.
- Maintained tank top inspection program.
- Organizing and managing production workload with planning and team leads.
- Setting up and carrying out trials.
- Auditing and reporting on sanitation, and other cellar practices.
- Monitoring lab analysis.
- Managing pump-over and rack-and-return list.
- Maintaining wine integrity.
- Developed positive working relationships with all department.
- Participated and contributed in meetings and tastings.
Harvest Intern
Taz Cellars
Paso Robles
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Facilitated sorting and receiving processes for red grapes.
- Managed cap activities, including pump overs and punch downs.
- Executed yeast build ups and inoculations for fermentation processes.
- Performed barrel work, including topping, debarreling, and barreling down.
- Excavated tanks to facilitate pressing and cleaning.
Harvest Intern
Epoch Estate Wines
Paso Robles, CA
07.2010 - 11.2010
- Helped with the receiving and sorting of grapes.
- Cap management: delestage, pump overs, and punch downs.
- Forklift.
- Barrel maintenance and topping.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Viticulture and Enology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA01.2012
Associate of Science - General Education
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- VinTrace and VinX2
- Winemaker's database management
- Fermentation control
- Grape sourcing and selection
- Production planning and logistics
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance processes
- Blending techniques
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Inventory management strategies
- Problem solving abilities
- Analytical thinking skills
- Time management expertise
- Bottling procedures oversight
- Wine production planning and execution
- Cellar operations management
- Fermentation management techniques
- Harvest timing optimization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Winemaker
Joel Gott Wines
05.2016 - 06.2025
Enologist
E & J Gallo Winery
08.2012 - 05.2016
Harvest Intern
Taz Cellars
07.2011 - 11.2011
Harvest Intern
Epoch Estate Wines
07.2010 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Viticulture and Enology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Associate of Science - General Education
Cuesta College