Job Status: Filled

Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Chaberton Estate Winery (http://www.chabertonwinery.com)

  Langley, British Columbia

Winemaker at Chaberton Estates Winery                  

Chaberton Estate Winery is the largest estate winery in the Fraser Valley and one of the oldest in B.C. Located on 55 acres in The Township of Langley (45 minutes from Vancouver), Chaberton produces award winning wines from grapes from its own property as well as grapes from selected Okanagan and Similkameen Valley Vineyards to facilitate an annual production of over 50,000 cases.

The Position

The Winemaker is responsible for the direction and leadership of the winemaking and cellar team. Working collaboratively with the owners, the viticulturist, the general manager and the consulting oenologist to produce wines of outstanding quality and value.

The Candidate

We are seeking an energetic team player with a passion for making exceptional wines. Successful candidate will have:

  • Degree in winemaking / viticulture or a wine related field

  • 5 years of experience in winemaking / viticulture

  • Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities

  • Ability to collaborate with owners, general manager and consulting oenologist

  • Ability to negotiate contracts and evaluate vineyards for grape purchases

  • Ability and willingness to represent the winery at professional conferences, winery sponsored events and assist with media and sales visits.

  • Computer skills in word, excel and winemaking software.

  • Advanced wine tasting and sensory skills

Reporting to the general manager on monthly reporting and record keeping as well as recommendations on capital investments, winery improvements, staffing decisions and participating in marketing discussions and initiatives.

Please submit a resume along with a cover letter outlining qualifications and salary expectations to Brian Ensor, GM, Chaberton Estate Winery.

Email: [email protected]

 

 

  

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