Harvest Winemaker - Stonewall Canyon Winery

Job Description

Company Summary  

 We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner, High West Whiskey, and more driving industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay at the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for making high quality wine. This position works directly with the Winemaking Team and will be an integral winemaking support position, helping to facilitate daily harvest winemaking responsibilities. This position does not require Cellar or Lab work; however, you will work with members of the Cellar and Lab to achieve daily responsibilities.

This is a temporary assignment, generally from late August through the middle of November. Schedules are determined on an as-needed basis to keep up with grape processing. This may include weekend work, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist winemakers with vineyard monitoring
• Work with winemakers and cellar leads on pressing, grape receival, facilitating and prioritizing workload
• Conduct daily fermentation monitoring including tank temperatures, cap inspection and management
• Monitor winemaking trials, review of lab analysis
• Taste and evaluate wines with Winemaking team
• Generate work orders for grape and wine processing
• Help Winemakers with other projects/assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work from late August through the middle of November
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends and overtime
• Recent graduate or pursuing a degree in Enology and/or Viticulture or related field
• Excellent organizational and communication skills – oral and written
• Technically capable (especially MS Office applications)
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous harvest experience in winery production
• Ability to communicate in Spanish
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Well-developed wine tasting skills

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Works outdoors/indoors
• Works in warm/cold climates
• Works in high places
• Works on wet surfaces
• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
• Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting 

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary range: $25.00 - $35.00

Location

Soledad, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Viticulture & Winemaking

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).