Job Status: Filled

Assistant Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Anne Amie Vineyards

  Carlton, Oregon

Job Description:

Anne Amie Vineyards is a family-owned winery producing 17,000 cases of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muller Thurgau, Gamay and a small offering of sparkling wine. We farm two estate vineyards in Yamhill-Carlton and Chehalem Mountains AVA and work with fruit from some of our favorite vineyard sources.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled winemaker to join our team as Assistant Winemaker. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in winemaking, have attention to detail and a desire to contribute to the creation of outstanding wines.

Responsibilities:
Daily cellar activities including wine movements, topping, filtration, etc.
Ensure organization and cleanliness of cellar and winery equipment
Barrel work including cleaning, tracking, filling, topping, racking, etc.
Assist in bottling operations
Assist in supervision and training of harvest interns
Basic equipment maintenance (maintaining pumps, hose repair etc.)
Water management
Assist in maintaining accurate records of winemaking activities and cellar inventories including data entry
Assist in ordering packaging supplies
Assist Winemaker in tastings, blending trials and quality control
Assist in managing vineyard relationships
Ability to interpret lab analysis

Qualifications:
Must have passion for pinot noir
Degree in Enology or Viticulture is a plus or minimum of 5 years of hands-on winemaking experience running a cellar
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in using winery equipment
Well-developed palate, understanding of fine wine and a love of pinot noir
Calm under pressure, professional and reliable
Must be a team player who is able to collaborate as well as delegate
Competency on a forklift and experience stacking barrels
Good communicator both written and verbal
Problem solver
Good leader with the ability to train and supervise harvest staff
Focused with attention to detail and a safe working environment
Able to be physical for long working hours
Able to lift 50lbs
Valid drivers license and reliable personal transportation

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