Seasonal Enologist

Job Req ID: 107197 

Job Type: Full-time 

Work Category: Onsite 

Sponsorship: Not Available 

Compensation: $25.00-$25.00

 

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A Taste of What You'll Do

This role will be located on-site at Frei Winery.

 

Performs enology functions associated with the winemaking process for assigned locations across all wine varieties and brands.

 

• Functions as liaison between winemaking and production.
• Partners with production personnel to coordinate work order execution.
• Coordinates the work order process.
• Reviews wine analysis, tank top inspection reports; communicates out-of-specification wines to winemakers.
• Participates in monitoring fermentation activity and analysis/management of grapes received during harvest.

Supports the wine production processes across all wine varieties and brands.

Maintains and sorts data from winemaking trials, experiments and wine processing operations.

• Participates in bench trials; conducts and manages certain trials and experiments.
• Manages sample requests and inventory tasting.
• Participates in the management of winery workflow processes using internal company software system.
• Manages shared complex spreadsheets (mainly MS Excel and MS Access).
• Participates in berry sensory analysis and fundamental vineyard assessments.
• Participates in wine tasting and sensory evaluation.
• Monitors wine/brandy quality.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations.
• If accountable for the work of others, responsible for ensuring their understanding and compliance.

 

What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Enology, Viticulture, Fermentation Science, Nutritional Science, Food Science Plant Science or Microbiology OR High School Diploma or State-Issued equivalency certificate plus 4 years of enology, viticulture or winemaking experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience working at least one grape harvest in production winemaking.
• Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire.
• Required to lift and move up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Required to possess the color vision necessary to judge and evaluate wine color.
• Required to taste and evaluate wines.
• Required to be 21 years of age or older due to wine tasting.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.