Ben Trinick
Papamoa ,Tauranga
Summary
I have been in the wine industry for close to 10 years. I have worked 16 vintages worldwide with 7 of those being at Ata Rangi in Martinborough as assistant winemaker from 2018-2023. I am currently enrolled in a full-immersion Te Reo Maori program in Tauranga. As a young Maori winemaker, I believe I can benefit the NZ wine industry not only with my winemaking abilities and skilled palate but also with my culture and language. The course finishes November 2024.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Winemaker
Ata Rangi Vineyards
, Martinborough
01.2018 - 10.2023
Involved in all aspects of wine production and
bottling:
- Safeguarded wine quality by managing barrel inventory, including cleaning, sanitizing, filling, stacking, topping, and sampling finished products
- Ensured timely completion of winemaking tasks by effectively managing and prioritizing workloads during harvest season.
- Maintained a clean and organized cellar environment, promoting safety and efficiency in daily operations.
- Contributed to the production of premium wines by assisting with blending, racking, and bottling procedures.
Cellar Hand
Bott Gieyl
Alsace, France
09.2019 - 11.2019
Harvest Intern
Littorai
Sonoma, California
06.2017 - 11.2017
Harvest Intern
Ata Rangi
, Martinborough
03.2017 - 06.2017
Vineyard Assistant
Te Rere Winery
, Waiheke Island
11.2016 - 02.2017
Cellar Door/Winery Assistant
Passage Rock Wines
, Waiheke Island
03.2016 - 12.2016
Vineyard and Winery Worker
Domaine Eleni et Edouard Vocoret
Chablis, France
05.2015 - 11.2015
Cellar Hand
Devils Lair
Margaret River, Australia
01.2015 - 03.2015
Cellar Hand
Stags Leap Winery
Napa, California
06.2014 - 11.2014
Cellar Hand
Marisco
Marlborough, New Zealand
03.2014 - 05.2014
Education
Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi - Intensive Maori Language
University of Waikato
Tauranga, NZ11-2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Wine Science - (Graduating With Distinction)
University of Auckland
Waiheke Island11-2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Auckland University of Technology
11-2012
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Effective communicator
- Team leadership
- Perform well under pressure
- Teamwork
- Time management
Timeline
Cellar Hand
Bott Gieyl
09.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Winemaker
Ata Rangi Vineyards
01.2018 - 10.2023
Harvest Intern
Littorai
06.2017 - 11.2017
Harvest Intern
Ata Rangi
03.2017 - 06.2017
Vineyard Assistant
Te Rere Winery
11.2016 - 02.2017
Cellar Door/Winery Assistant
Passage Rock Wines
03.2016 - 12.2016
Vineyard and Winery Worker
Domaine Eleni et Edouard Vocoret
05.2015 - 11.2015
Cellar Hand
Devils Lair
01.2015 - 03.2015
Cellar Hand
Stags Leap Winery
06.2014 - 11.2014
Cellar Hand
Marisco
03.2014 - 05.2014
Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi - Intensive Maori Language
University of Waikato
Postgraduate Diploma in Wine Science - (Graduating With Distinction)
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Auckland University of Technology
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