Vineyard Manager and Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery Ltd. (http://www.reclineridgewinery.com)

  Canada, British Columbia

Employment Period:

 

·         February 1 through December 15 (full-time)

·         December 15 through January 31 (part-time, as required)

·         Working hours (target) shall be 174 hours per month, pending actual work requirements, where significant flexibility will be required.     

 

Duties:

 

1.       Vineyard 

 

·         Vineyard management, including all functions of grape and vine husbandry, from pruning, and through the growing season, to harvest,  to ensure optimum yield and quality for all varietals, requiring hands-on responsibility and management of requirements for approved additional labour (eg. leaf removal, picking, etc.)

·         All matters related to the vineyard, including: preventive control of pests and plant diseases, using equipment and supplies (eg. Spray chemicals) as available.

·         All aspects of vineyard maintenance, including posts and wire integrity, as well as perimeter fencing.

·         Use of all equipment for vineyard activities, including tractor, sprayer(s), fertilizer spreader, cultivator, spring harrow, and others as required.

 

2.       Winemaking

·         All winemaking activities, including (but not limited to):

o    processing of the raw grapes at the time of harvest

o   All aspects of the fermentation process, including ingredient additiont (yeast, nutrient, bentonite addition, sulphite control, etc.)

o   All aspects of tank management from harvest to cold stabilization and preparation for bottling, including tank preparation, racking, tank movement and positioning for poly tanks.

o   Management of the bulk inventory, including topping of oak barrels, ensuring bulk tanks, seals, valves, air locks, etc. are in good working condition.

o   Packaging/bottling of the finished wines to ensure the highest-quality product is available to support the Sales demand as required by the business.

o   Sample preparation for internal analysis (soluble solids/Brix, acid content, etc.)

o   Preparation of samples for VQA analysi and bottling preparation for external laboratory evaluation.

o   Ensure proper sanitizing techniques are applied for all equipment, including tanks, pumps, hoses, filters, and filler, etc.

o   Part-time work during the winter period (December 15 through January 31) will require occasional bulk inventory management and finished goods packaging requirements on a planned and limited basis.

 

 

3.       Other duties

·         As required, participation and interaction with Wine Shop customers (eg. Facility and vineyard tours, etc.)

 

·         All other duties as required from time to time and agreed with the Proprietor(s)

How To Apply

ph. 250-835-2212

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