Sitha Gawe

Motivated and hardworking individual with hands-on winemaking production experience gained through an internship at Flagstone Winery. Known for being a quick learner, effective communicator, and committed team player. Equipped with a solid understanding of wine chemistry and production processes from vine to bottle, holds a valid driver's license with reliable own transport, and eager to bring discipline and a strong work ethic to a dynamic wine production team.

Winemaking Production Intern - Flagstone Winery – Vinarchy South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Somerset West, Western Cape

(2025)

• Performed barrel work including barrel rotation, topping, sulfuring, and barrel-down procedures
• Conducted routine laboratory analyses: TA, pH, residual sugar, free and total SO₂, and turbidity
• Monitored and recorded fermentation parameters (temperature, Brix, density) across multiple tanks daily
• Assisted with wine transfers, racking, fining, filtration, and preparation for bottling
• Maintained cellar hygiene and sanitation using approved cleaning and SO₂ solutions in line with OHS protocols
• Operated cellar equipment including pumps, filters, and temperature-controlled fermentation tanks
• Recorded production data and supported quality control assessments with the winemaking team
• Participated in sensory evaluations and tasting panels to assist wine style decisions
• Gained exposure to harvest operations including grape reception, crushing, pressing, and must handling

Diploma - Agriculture (Oenology and Viticulture) - CPUT, Wellington

Matric - Kwamfundo High School (2022)