Assistant Winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Cape Jaffa Wines
Limestone Coast rd Wangolina,
South Australia
Job Description
Cape Jaffa Wines is a family owned winery based in Mount Benson, South Australia. Cape Jaffa produces wine from their estate grown fruit, a few key growers, as well as contract processing for external clients.
- This will be a hands on role working closely with the winemaker to manage all winemaking processes from harvest to bottle. The role will include but limited to:
- Undertake or supervise cellar work as required
- Assisting in driving style and finalising blends (creative direction of wine)
- Assist in all of the laboratory analysis during the winemaking process
- Assist in ensuring all quality controls are in place for wines being prepared for bottling
- Representing Cape Jaffa Wines at tastings & events
The successful candidate will be flexible, hands on and enthusiastic to work in all areas of the winery.
- Job Requirements
- Candidates require the following:
• A degree or nearly completed degree in Oenology/viticulture
• Experience working in a small to medium winery in both cellar and laboratory
• Strong technical and sensory experience
• Strong work ethic and high level of self-motivation
• A valid car and forklift licence
• Physically capable of undertaking cellar duties
• Must have an Australian citizenship/residency or valid working visa
