Steve Martell

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About Steve Martell

Dedicated and accomplished Winemaker with over two decades of experience in the wine industry. Proven track record of success in overseeing all aspects of winemaking operations, from vineyard management to packaging and selling premium wines. Recognized for producing award-winning Rhone Varietal wines with numerous 90+ point scores from renowned reviewers. Demonstrated expertise in managing Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Wholesale sales, including a tasting room, wine club, and distribution channels. Key Achievements: Established and currently own Kaleidos Wines, managing all winery operations and achieving a production level of 900 cases per year. Played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Sextant Winery, increasing production from to cases in the first three years and achieving profitability. Led a 300% growth in the wine club during a 6-year tenure at Sextant Winery. Managed a diverse portfolio of up to 40 different SKUs under 9 different brands, producing over 35 wines scoring 90+ points. Successfully oversaw winemaking operations at Riverstar Vineyards as a consultant, focusing on quality improvement and educating the owner and family on winemaking processes. Excelled as Cellar Master at Summerwood Winery and Clos Pepe Vineyards, overseeing all aspects of winemaking processes. Education: BA in Environmental Studies and BS in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with an emphasis on organic viticulture and agro-ecology. Skills: Extensive knowledge of viticulture and winery operations, including machinery operation, vineyard layout, irrigation design, and sustainable management. Proficient in mechanical skills, including electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, and machine maintenance. Skilled in computer operations with experience in Vintrace (VinX2), Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Fluent in Spanish with two decades of experience working with Spanish-speaking crews. Contact: Email: samartell@gmail.com Phone:(805) 801-2863 Passionate about creating exceptional wines and contributing to the success of winemaking ventures. Open to new opportunities and collaborations within the wine industry.