Department of Chemistry - Santa Clara University

Alumnus/Alumna Information
Last Name (while at Santa Clara):		Ghilarducci
Last Name (if different now):		Kelly
First Name:		Gianna
Graduation Year:		1998
E-mail:		giannakelly@yahoo.com

Job Information
Job Title and Description:	Lab Manager - Enologist
Corporation/Institution:	Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Job City and State:	Napa, CA

Graduate and Professional Schools, Degrees, Awards

Biographical Information
I am the enologist for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in Napa. I supervise the lab--a lab manager and staff of 3 lab techs--in conducting chemical analysis on grape juice and wine. I also support the winemaker's in a variety of capacities, tasting, blending, conducting experimental trials. It is extremely interesting and enjoyable work. I enjoy using my chemistry background and the integration with viticulture, food, tourism and sales. Potential chemistry majors should know that whenever I was applying for a job, by employers have been impressed that I had a chemistry degree rather than another "softer" science because they regard the discipline as challenging and useful.