Biography Liubomir Popovici
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Liubomir is an award-winning Canadian Winemaker with extensive international and corporate experience in winery operations management for both high-end Estate as well as fast-paced Commercial Facilities.
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Liubomir has a yellow belt training certification from Six Sigma Canada and successful hands-on experience in using lean tools and principles within winery operations for Arterra Wines Canada and Constellation Brands.
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Some examples of successful winery operation projects completed with Liubomir as Lead, Manager or Key team member include:
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New 15,000 sq. foot cellar with grape processing setup for the largest winery site in Canada - Niagara Falls Cellars.
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DO control business process management across AWC cellar facilities
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Implementation of 50T/hr. PCM400 Continuous Membrane press
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JDE Blend, ERP integrated wine tracking system implementation for all Arterra Wines
Canada
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New Bottling Line implementation for Stoney Ridge Estate Winery
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Removal of green / vegetal characteristics & colour consistency in Ontario domestic wines
using Flash Detente thermovinification system
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Liubomir is an expert in achieving NPD profile targets and product consistency past implementation for all wine and categories, ciders, spirit-based refreshments as well for Other Than Standard wine-based products. Liubomir crafted and established the wines for Open and Bodacious AWC brands.
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At the 2004 Cuvee Awards judged by the Ontario Winemakers themselves, wines made by Liubomir for Stoney Ridge Estate Winery received 3 of the top 4 annual trophies for best white, best red and best limited-edition red wine. For more information on Liubomir’s skills, achievements or awards received for wines made please visit Liubomir’s LinkedIn