Harvest Assistant
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Beamsville Bench,
Ontario
The Organized Crime Winery is looking to hire one harvest assistant for the upcoming 2020 vintage.
We are a quality focused 5000 case winery, with 30 acres of vineyards located on the beautiful upper slope of the Beamsville Bench in Niagara. We have a varied portfolio offering the chance to work with Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. While we respect classic winemaking technique, we also like to experiment with new approaches and techniques to create the best wine possible. The harvest assistant will be encouraged to participate in this learning process.
The harvest assistant will be an integral part of our small team, working with the winemaker in every aspect of the winemaking process. Duties will include, vineyard sampling, fruit receival, sorting, ferment monitoring/management, racking, barrel work, lab analysis, and cleaning. There will also be the possibility of extra vineyard and bottling work.
Experience is preferred but not necessary, training will be provided to the right candidate. Most importantly the applicant will have a very strong work ethic, a positive attitude, a passion for good wine, and the ability to work well within our small team.
Depending on vintage conditions, this hourly position will run 10-12 weeks, from September until early December. Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada. Please send your resume, cover letter and two most recent references to- gregyemen@gmail.com.
