Hannah Parnell
@hannahparnell
Winemaking professional specializing in fermentation, cellar operations, and award-winning production leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a winemaking professional with deep expertise in fermentation management, cellar operations, and harvest leadership for still, sparkling, and fruit wines. I lead full-cycle production and custom crush programs, delivering consistent quality across approximately 105 tons of annual harvest.
I oversee fermentation strategies, cellar programs, racking, blending, stabilization, filtration, and barrel management with autonomy under Head Winemaker oversight. I manage sparkling production across pét-nat, force-carbonated, and méthode champenoise styles while maintaining and repairing bottling lines and cellar equipment.
I have a track record of producing award-winning wines recognized by Wine Enthusiast, the Colorado Governor’s Cup, and the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, including multiple Double Gold and Gold medals and 90-point scores. I also collaborate with partner wineries to produce bulk wines and client bottlings that achieve top competition results.
I supervise and mentor seasonal staff, coordinate harvest workflow, and serve as on-site lead when needed, fostering collaborative team culture. I combine technical precision with creative vision, and I have contributed to branding and digital marketing efforts that drove significant increases in reach and engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Winemaker
Sauvage Spectrum
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Oversee production of multiple varietals and wine styles through harvest to bottling for ~105 tons annually, direct custom crush program producing award-winning wines, and implement fermentation and cellar programs to ensure quality and consistency.
Assistant Winemaker
Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars
Jan 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Directed daily cellar operations, performed laboratory analyses (pH, TA, SO2), and designed vineyard spray schedules to maintain vine health and support consistent production quality.
Cellar and Vineyard Crew
Ridgeview Farm and Vineyards
Mar 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Executed vineyard tasks (pruning, canopy management, harvesting) and cellar duties (grape processing, punch downs, sanitation), supporting production and developing technical winemaking skills.
Organic Vegetable Farmer
Crooked Row Farm
May 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Managed field preparation, irrigation, pest monitoring, soil management, and harvesting to meet quality standards and support farm production operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing & Advertising
Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Advertising completed at Grand Canyon University, with coursework relevant to marketing, advertising, and digital campaigns.
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Software and tools used professionally
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