Experience when you need it most.
Looking for someone to step in for a project, a specific stage of production, or a vintage? Starboard Wine’s Winemaker for Hire service gives you flexible, senior-level support without the cost of a full-time hire.
Winemaker on Demand
Will Shields
This service is built for growing brands, short-term projects or bridging a gap in your team. You gain access to a senior winemaker with decades of experience who brings a calm and capable approach. Starboard Wine provides high-level support where it matters, stepping in with clarity and direction to keep production on track. No overcomplication. Just expert help that delivers results.
Why Starboard Wine?
Services
Vintage & harvest coordination
Winery oversight & quality control
Bottling & packaging supervision
Short term & contract coverage
Blending, trials & stylistic fine-tuning
Production scaling & process support
