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Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:25 PM

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This is an ideal career for creative thinkers. Winemakers, also known as Oenologists, plan, supervise and coordinate the production of wine. If you are a winemaker in a small estate, you may be responsible for the whole winemaking process, from the growing of the grapes to the bottling and marketing of the finished products.

Salary p/a
35k - 150k

Qualifications
Degree

Intensity
Standing
Active

Demand
Growing

Travel
Medium

Conditions
Indoor

Weekly Hours
50-60

Pros

Every day is different
Work overseas in off season
The wonderful world of wine, mystery and culture

Cons

Long hours
Unpredictable, easy for things to go wrong
Stress being judged

The Bottom Line

A really interesting career which captivates people with its mystery and history. But the work is physically demanding, hours are long and even then Mother Nature can either make or break you.

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