Monday 14 June 2021

Interview With Winemaker 'Sankalp Shende' Ɪ Ɪ

 



His fascinating first break

As soon as he finished his training with Deccan Plateau, he was the just one were chosen in a campus interview from Nisarga Vineyards as a Winemaker. Nisarga Vineyards is an extremely famous winery of University Professor and a Grape Expert ‘Dr. K H Mumbaraddi’, as well as numerous renowned wine brands and companies are lifting bulk wines and tied-up with them.

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However, he dismissed that offer since he was not just needed to be in the production unit yet additionally in promoting, to know and comprehend the purchasers intently, this is an actual sign of a winemaker and well-informed professional.


‘’You will stamp on consumers heart once you understand their desire’’, Sankalp said.


‘’If you have a dream, it’s definitely achievable through your real dedication and commitment to yourself.’’ Subsequently,he was surprised when he got an offer for the position of ‘Winemaker and Market Research Analytics’ from Brand Le Ambrose.

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Le Ambrosie is dedicated to bringing you the best quality of wine that you deserve for your perfect palate taste for various ceremonies and occasions. We do not compromise in choosing the best quality grapes, no hurry in fermentation and no shortcuts for delivery. Le Ambrosie is one of the finest wines produced in India. It ferments high-quality grapes to get the perfect composition of taste & aroma.

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Later on, he had a great experience as an assistant winemaker with very passionate French Oenologist Mr. David Ciry in ‘Mandala Valley Vineyards’ and boutique winery ‘Blackbuck Vineyards’ of Luxurious Resort & Vineyards.

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After 5 years of rewarding all over India in the Wine industry, his passion has been chosen to the next level and wanted to work with foreign companies to understand the Old-New wine world, new technologies, business strategies and culture.

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In 2015, Sankalp got selected for a scholarship in 50 applicants from all over the world in very highly reputed European institutions for higher education but unfortunately have not selected in the last final 5 applicants. Then he challenged and decided not to step back just because of the financial crisis. Obstacles are not stopping signs, they are guidelines, Sankalp said.

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Immediately he decided to upgrade his skills and decided to become proficient in a very powerful & strong vehicle called ‘Forklift’ which is very useful for wineries. He started learning, after dedication & powerful practice he turns into a ‘Forklift Certified’

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In 2017, he got selected in highly ranked amongst the most reputed educational institution IPC, part of ‘The Bordeaux Gironde Chamber of Commerce’ one of the oldest & third founded in France 1705. It defends the interests of 70,000 entrepreneurs from industry, services and trade categories. He started his journey with ‘Masters’ s in International Wine and Spirits Business Management’ from the most famous & unbeatable wine region Bordeaux, France. Which is in highly qualified administration, business & technical skills in the Wine & Spirits (Vins et Spiritueux) business.

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Before finishing his educational race line he got an offer from very famous & world’s #2 award-winning French wine brand Pernod Ricard, which is a world-renowned premium wine business with iconic brands across all over the world but unfortunately, the visa process got delayed and he lost his job. Sad but true, otherwise he could have a part of top most Pernod Ricard brand.

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Sankalp is a gifted student with the ability to complete tasks with commitment, determination, planning, the scope of goals and that ultimately inspired his passion.

Google

While recovering from this challenging situation, without wasting his time he took place in a ‘GOOGLE COURSE’. As per the new skills for a new digital world, this education makes you an industry expert, top entrepreneur & one of the world’s leading employers. These are the real-world skills he wanted to reach his goal and make him strong to fight the current world’s business situation & finally has become a successful ‘Google Certified’ professional.

India’s First Certified Winemaker Awarded By Google

“Stay motivated in research, you can fail, but definitely one day you will win” – Sankalp Shende

As soon as cheerfully he finished his education & Google certification with his full of commitment & scope of goals, immediately he got a job offer from ‘Domaine Marc Rougeot, Burgundy, France, and he started work with a very renowned and historic winery. It was a memorable work experience to work with Marc Rougeot, lovely French people, he said

Here the wines are produced in Meursault, Burgundy, France. Each terroir is vinified separately to create fragmented cuvées. Winemaking is without sulfite for a total expression and respectful of the soil of origin & fully Organic Vineyard. The rearing is carried out in 228 l Burgundy barrels for 12 to 20 months without racking or batonnage, Sankalp said.


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ext, he got an offer from ‘Château Rubicon Estate Inglenook, Napa, California, USA.



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