Cheré Roode

Motivated and hardworking wine industry professional with hands-on experience in cellar operations, wine production, laboratory analysis, and quality control. Experienced in various cellar processes, including fermentation, racking, transfers, blending, and wine testing. A reliable team player with strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a passion for the wine industry.

Temporary Data Entry Clerk at De Zalze Estate (2022-10 – 2022-11)

• Accurately captured and verified stock data from source documents within deadlines.
• And Compiled, sorted, and maintained accurate records for computer entry.

Cellar Worker at Nederburg Winery (2021-09 – 2022-11)

• Performed cellar operations including tank cleaning, yeast additions, racking, and wine transfers.
• Also Conducted Daily Brix/°Balling and quality checks on white wines, maintained a clean and organized production environment, Conducted quality inspections of bottles on the production line.

Waiter & Brand Ambassador (Part-Time) at Ayama Wines (2022 – 2022)

• Delivered professional customer service and represented the wine brand.
• Assisted guests with wine and menu selections, orders, and table service.
• Also Ensured an efficient and positive customer experience.

Winery Intern at Flagstone Winery (2023-01 – 2024-07)

• Gained hands-on experience in cellar operations, laboratory analysis, and wine production.
• Performed yeast inoculation, pressing, pump-overs, racking, transfers, blending, and Brix/°Balling testing.
• Assisted with NTU adjustments, wine tastings, tannin trials, and cellar activities.
• Supported the training and supervision of new interns.

Winery Intern at North Coast Wine Co. (California, United States) (2024-08 – 2024-12)

• Assisted with cellar operations including tank inoculations, pump-overs, punch-downs, nutrient additions, racking, barrel-downs, and wine transfers.
• Conducted vineyard grape sampling and assisted with wine production activities.
• Operated a forklift and maintained cellar equipment and work areas.

Casual Tasting Room Ambassador at Landskroon & Survivor Wines (2026-09 – Present)

• Supported daily tasting room operations including hosting tastings, processing orders, managing stock and driving wine sales.

National Senior Certificate – New Orleans Secondary School (2017 – 2017)

Certificate for SKOP 1,2 & 3 – Wine Training South Africa (2021-12 – 2021-12)

SAWIS Certificate – South African Wine Industry & Information Systems (2022-09 – 2022-09)

PYDA Certificate of Completion – Pinotage Youth Development Academy: Wine Practitioner Program (2026-03 – 2026-11)

Introduction to Oenology (NQF 5) – Stellenbosch University (2026 – 2026)

WSET Level 2 (passed with merit) – Wine & Spirit Education Trust (2026 – 2026)

Foundational Wine & Service – Apeirogon Youth Development Academy (2026-09 – 2026-09)

Introduction to South African Brandy, Level 1 – SA Brandy Foundation (2026-08 – 2026-08)

Introduction to Human Resources – SA Wine (2026-11 – 2026-11)