Sparkling Assistant Winemaker or Enologist (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  CARBONISTE Modern Sparkling Wine

  Sonoma, California

Want to learn how to make traditional method sparkling wine? We are looking for somone to help create the future of sparkling wine.

CARBONISTE was born out of our desire to reimagine sparkling wine in California. We draw from the techniques and knowledge of the past while using innovation to explore what California-style sparkling wine is, because here in California, there are no rigid requirements around sparkling wine (we’re looking at you, Champagne).
We innovate with grape varieties, packaging, and processes as much as we’d like. And because we commit to doing just that, customers can be confident that they’ll get a fresh, well-made sparkling wine that transports them to the vineyard, all while rivaling Champagne without the price.

Our winemaking team is looking for either an assistant winemaker or enologist (depending on experience) to join our sparkling production team. No sparkling experience required, but a thirst for bubbles is.

Requirements
•  Must be able to show up on time and work with adults
•  Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
•  Work in confined spaces, on ladders, and in high places
•  Must be at least 21 years age and have legal work status in the USA
•  Ability to work long hours at peak times (up to 12 hours a day and 6-7 days a week)
•  Ability to be organized and execute instructions accurately, or ask questions if unsure
•  Interest in sparkling wine, learning the processes specific to sparkling wine production
•  Degree or coursework in winemaking is a plus
•  Works well in a team setting but can execute tasks alone as well
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•  Strong attention to detail while having the ability to apply common sense understanding and logic to a variety of tasks and duties
•  All harvest related duties including fruit intake and pressing
•  Management of winemaking database
•  Cellar Operations: Racking and Barreling down, Sample collections, Additions, Barrel work and Sanitation, possibly some Forklift operations (for those with a certificate)
•  Sparkling-Wine-Specific Cellar Work: Tirage (bottling), Transfer work of bottles to prepare for riddling, Operating the riddling machine, Disgorging
•  Techical and mechanical skills preferred

How To Apply

Please provide a résumé with references and cover letter
Person Wine LLC is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.

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