California wine Tag

The title "Cellar Master" might raise an eyebrow when you first hear it. It’s one of those wine industry terms that’s very Old World, and it sounds like a position in a medieval royal court. According to Merriam-Webster, a Cellar Master is "a person who supervises the making of wine in a winery"—a definition that, while true, feels both broad and vague. From sampling fruit and tending vines to cleaning equipment, driving forklifts, performing lab work, recording data, and assisting with every stage of turning grapes into wine, a Cellar Master really does it all. Depending on the winery’s size and team, the role can vary—large wineries might