Winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Harrow, Lake Erie North Shore,
Ontario
Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW) is expanding and looking for an enthusiastic Winemaker to grow with our team.
CREW is a family-run craft winery in Harrow, Ontario (Lake Erie North Shore) focusing on high quality VQA wines. We feature 12 acres of vinifera grapes and produce around 3500 cases annually with plans for expansion. This is a full-time, year-round position that will provide an excellent opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the wine-making business.
The ideal candidate must be willing to assist in all areas of the winery such as cellar work, bottling, vineyard and events. This is a great opportunity for an assistant winemaker with the right amount of experience who would like to take a step up.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Enology or related field
- 5+ years cellar experience including crush, lab procedures, sanitation and bottling
- Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and longer hours during peak periods
- Strong communication and organizational skills, able to follow direction and work independently
- Supervisory and/or management experience
- Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds
- Currently present and allowed to work in Canada
- Able to start within 4 – 6 weeks
Responsibilities:
- Communicate and work closely with owner and winemaker
- Daily cellar operations including cleaning, racking, filtering, barrel work, maintenance, etc
- Record keeping and laboratory analysis
- Bottling organization and supervision
- Vineyard operations as needed
- Occasionally represent and market winery at both on and off-site tastings and events, including tours
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Moving allowance is available
How to apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
How To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to
[email protected]