Winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Milea Estate Vineyard
Staatsburg,
New York
Job Description:
ABOUT US
Milea Estate Vineyard is an award-winning, 3,000-case winery in the heart of the Hudson Valley. With three Best Winery in the Hudson Valley wins in the past four years, numerous 90+ point scores in Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and a passionate team committed to redefining New York winemaking, Milea is one of the most exciting wineries on the East Coast.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a hands-on Winemaker who will lead production across our estate portfolio, including both still and traditional method sparkling wines. This is not a “sit-behind-the-desk” position — we’re looking for someone who loves getting into the vineyard, the lab, and the cellar.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce estate wines from Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Blaufränkisch, Grüner Veltliner, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, Vignoles and others varieties
- Lead our HV Vineyards Sparkling Program, including the Right Bank (New York) and Left Bank (Oregon) collections, in collaboration with our sparkling wine consultant and sparkling wine service provider
- Oversee cellar operations: harvest prep, fermentation management, lab work, racking, topping, bottling, data entry (Vintrace), and compliance (TTB)
- Collaborate with vineyard team across 18 acres and work closely with the General Manager (a trained viticulturist and international vineyard consultant)
- Source and manage seasonal labor as needed
- Conduct bottling with our GAI bottling line
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in winemaking (cool-climate or hybrid grape experience preferred)
- Experience with traditional method sparkling wine a major plus
- Strong hands-on approach and physical cellar skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with Vintrace and regulatory reporting
- Team player ready to innovate and elevate
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $85,000 annual salary
- Full health benefits
- Opportunity to shape the next chapter of New York winemaking
- Work with a passionate, quality-driven, and fun-loving teamJob
