WINEMAKER (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  SA Wine Co

  Goolwa, South Australia

Located at Currency Creek in South Australia, SA Wine Co is a new enterprise focusing on contract winemaking services. SA Wine Co is seeking an enthusiastic and competent winemaker to join our experienced team. Overseeing an annual crush of up to 6,000t the successful applicant will be involved in leading all aspects of the winemaking process, and will have an excellent knowledge of the wine industry.

Your Responsibilities
• Responsible for the cellar process management of grapes, juices and wines including chemical and ingredient additions, racks, transfers, clarification, blends, and shipping
• Liaise with customers to establish long term relationships by identify requirements and implementing solutions as required
• Responsible for tasting wines to conduct evaluation and recommendation of treatments to improve wine quality, including blending, bulk wine purchases and sales
• Optimize processes to improve quality, cost and operational efficiency
• Responsible for upholding quality control procedures and meeting customer specifications
• Ensuring all laboratory analysis is current and relevant to allow for appropriate decision making
• Responsibility for training and mentoring junior team members
• Maintain a high standard of WHS within the cellar

What Will Set You Apart
• A degree in oenology or equivalent
• Knowledge of viticulture practices associated with quality wine production
• Extensive knowledge of winemaking equipment, processes and procedures
• Experience in a similar commercial winery
• Exposure to wine industry networks
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a team of individuals
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Proven organisational skills and an ability to prioritise workload