Mareva McCallum

Skills

Applied viticulture and enology researcher with strong hands-on winemaking experience. Skilled in vineyard and winery trials, fermentation management, wine analysis, sensory evaluation, data analysis (Excel, R), and multi-partner project coordination. Strong focus on sustainable practices, practical problem-solving, and translating research into operational decisions for growers and wineries.

About

Applied R&D professional with over 5 years of experience across vineyard and winery environments. Driven by a passion for innovation and its practical application, I enjoy identifying promising ideas, testing them under real production conditions, understanding why they work, and translating those insights into value for growers and winemakers. Experienced in experimental design, data analysis, project coordination, and scientific communication, with a background spanning vineyard systems, fermentation, microbiology, and sustainability. My drive is to bridge the gap between innovation and adoption by evaluating new approaches in real-world settings, transforming scientific findings into practical solutions, and sharing that knowledge to support informed, sustainable decision-making.

Experienced in designing and supervising field and winery trials, analytical interpretation, and technical support for production teams. Adept at bridging research and operations to support innovation, sustainability, and quality-driven winemaking. Fluent in French and English.