Lauren O Brien

Ensure wines meet quality standards and style targets for over 40 sku’s (~35,000 case production). Over 20 varietals from 20 vineyards across multiple AVA’s, all native ferment. Hands-on position. Manage lab and perform all tests and bench trials on fruit, must, and wine. Maintain lab equipment and records. Plan annual calendar for all wine aging and movements. Develop plans and make recommendations to Director of Winemaking for all must/wine adjustments. Write work orders for (and oversee) all sampling, adds, fermentations, topping, blending, racking, and filtering. Run crossflow filter; assist with fruit processing and cellar work as needed.