Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Other Experiences
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Languages
Timeline
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Tara Kruger

Tara Kruger

Stellenbosch,South Africa

Summary

Highly motivated and accomplished BScAgric Viticulture and Oenology graduate from Stellenbosch University with a strong academic background and unwavering passion for the wine industry. Seeking a fulfilling career as a winemaker, I bring a unique combination of skills and qualities, including dedication to teamwork, meticulous attention to detail, and a continuous thirst for knowledge. Eager to contribute to the wine industry, I am excited to apply my expertise and enthusiasm to play a significant role in crafting exceptional wines.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vineyard and Harvest Intern

Links Winery
01.2025 - Current

Harvest Intern

Kaapzicht Wine Estate
11.2023 - 05.2024

Harvest Intern

Graham Beck
01.2023 - 02.2023

Tasting Room

Kaapzicht Wine Estate
12.2023

Tasting Room

Remhoogte Wine Estate
10.2024 - 12.2024

Research Assistant

Stellenbosch University
06.2022 - 08.2022

Research Assistant

South African Table Grape Industry (SATI)
11.2022 - 12.2022

Research Assistant

Western Cape Agricultural Department
09.2021 - 12.2023

Education

BSc - Viticulture and Oenology

Stellenbosch University
01.2024

National Senior Certificate -

Strand High School
01.2020

Dell Young Leadership program -

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
01.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Goal setting
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Other Experiences

Student Study Visit - Summer School Consortium 

Mendoza, Argentina & Sau Paulo, Brazil 


Event work - Wine Sales 

Stellenbosch Street Soire 

Chenin Blanc Association Chenin Safari 

Pinotage and Biltong Festival 



Certification

  • IPW - Cellar and Farm Certification
  • Cap Classique Academy - First Star Course

Accomplishments

  • 2021 Golden Key International Honor Society Member
  • 2022; 2023 Stellenbosch University Senior Merit Bursary
  • 2024 Lallemand Student Award for the best Academic Student in BSc Viticulture and Oenology at Stellenbosch University.

References

Wessel du Toit

Lecturer, Stellenbosch University

Phone: 082 653 4418

Email : wdutoit@sun.ac.za

Marisa Nell

Lecturer, Stellenbosch University

Phone: 074 182 2058

Email : mnell@sun.ac.za

Pierre de Klerk 

Cellarmaster, Graham Beck 

Phone: 082 907 9733

Danie Steytler 

Cellarmaster, Kaapzicht 

Phone: 082 663 6462

Kayleigh Hattingh 

Winemaker, Kaapzicht 

Phone: 082 663 6462

Piet Lombard

Research Technician, Western Cape Agricultural Department

Phone: 021 808 541

Languages

Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Vineyard and Harvest Intern

Links Winery
01.2025 - Current

Tasting Room

Remhoogte Wine Estate
10.2024 - 12.2024

Tasting Room

Kaapzicht Wine Estate
12.2023

Harvest Intern

Kaapzicht Wine Estate
11.2023 - 05.2024

Harvest Intern

Graham Beck
01.2023 - 02.2023

Research Assistant

South African Table Grape Industry (SATI)
11.2022 - 12.2022

Research Assistant

Stellenbosch University
06.2022 - 08.2022

Research Assistant

Western Cape Agricultural Department
09.2021 - 12.2023

Dell Young Leadership program -

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

BSc - Viticulture and Oenology

Stellenbosch University

National Senior Certificate -

Strand High School
Tara Kruger