Harvest Assistant (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Contract

  Maverick Estate Winery (http://www.maverickwine.ca)

  Oliver, British Columbia

A dream in the making…

We are Mavericks: Uncompromising in our pursuit and unrestrained in our enjoyment of exceptional wine.

Maverick Estate Winery is located on the Golden Mile Slopes between Oliver and Osoyoos and for the past decade has been making some of the most exciting wines in Canada.  Family owned and operated, we are a tight knit team who create sensational, minimal intervention wines and welcoming, relaxed visitor experiences.

Maverick Estate is a 125T winery in the South Okanagan of beautiful British Columbia. Situated on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range, Maverick lies within the northern reaches of the Sonora desert, giving it a beautiful and enviable position of dry climate and big diurnal swings. This results in beautiful range of terroirs allowing for both full bodied wines as well as those with natural bright acidity and freshness. At Maverick we incorporate low intervention techniques in the cellar and vineyard, allowing for the grapes and sites to express themselves. We are looking for a few qualified candidates to join our multinational and multicultural team. You will be involved in all aspects of the winemaking process and we look forward to learning as much from you as you will from us. 

Qualifications:

  • 2 previous harvest experiences preferred, international harvest work a bonus

  • College level certification in cellar/vineyard great, Degree in Oenology or Viticulture even better

  • Ability to communicate in English a minimum, French and Spanish even better

  • Ability to work hard, long hours, desire to learn and be part of a fun team a must

  • Eligibility to work in Canada must be in place to qualify

Job Description:

  • All aspects of harvest work at a 125T winery

  • Cleaning, picking, sorting, pressing, cleaning, racking, transfers, barrel work, cleaning, cap management, digging out red fermenters etc.

  • Tasting and sensory assessment of fruit, juice, fermentations and wine

 

Are you ready to be a Maverick? We’d love to hear from you.  

Email a covering letter telling us about your past experience and how it would make you a great addition to our team plus your resume to:  

 

Andrew Windsor, Winemaker.

How To Apply

Deadline for applications: 29 June 2021

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