Thomas Bardessono

Experience

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  Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1998

  Cellar Winemaking

  • Performed all cellar wine processing tasks and bottling support tasks. • Proficient operator of all winery equipment including presses, fork lift, filter(s), pasteurizer, decanter, centrifuge, et al.• Supervised full time and seasonal staff on all shifts.• Created and used a virtual wine tank board from Excel. • Developed new wine processing procedures for wine processing.

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  Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Cellarmaster

  • Developed and managed operation and capital budget of $2.5 million. • Collaborated closely with General Manager, Winemakers, Laboratory, Maintenance, and Hospitality managers.• Implemented and directed all cellar work, winemaking procedures and safety policies. • Acted as cellar master during construction and start up phase of two new wineries. • Aided construction contractors and vendors to successfully complete the winery buildings. • Organized, trained and supervised cellar staff at the two new wineries. • Analyst for grape and capacity needs for production executives for one year. • Supported Winemaster, VP of Production, and VP of Wine Production by maintaining 5 year analysis of the Kendall-Jackson business plan. Show less

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  Bardessono Vineyards and Wines

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2017

  Winemaker

  I produce delicious small lot wines from Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon, Maxine's Vineyard, Yountville California and Sauvignon Blanc, Yountville California

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  Miner Family Winery

  Apr 2005 - Dec 2015

  Winemaker / Cellar Master
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  Global Package, LLC

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  Sales Representative
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  AGROVIN USA

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

  Sales Specialist

  Agrovin is a world leader in premium biotechnology products and technical equipment, designed to be of the highest quality and reliability for wineries. Agrovin provides yeasts, nutrients, enzymes, tannins, polysaccharides, gums and other commodities like tartaric acid. We offer a complete range of products to suit all winemaking needs throughout the entire winemaking process.We provide winery equipment that enables wine makers to have control for pH management, O2 & CO2 management, redox potential, micro/macro oxgenation, and more. Show less

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  Ilsley Vineyards

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  • Vineyard & Process Manager

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  • Vineyard & Process Manager

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  • Vineyard & Process Manager

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
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  Ilsley Vineyards and every GAL wines

  Dec 2020 - now

  Vineyard and Safety Manager and Winemaker