Harvest Enologist

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Goldeneye, Kosta Browne, Calera, Greenwing, Paraduxx, Migration, Canvasback, and Postmark.

The Harvest Enologist will provide daily support to winemaking operations through accurate data entry, preparation of fermentation additions, fermentation management, as well as conducting daily administrative tasks. This role will be located full-time at our Geyserville Winery, in Geyserville. The position requires an understanding of winemaking to ensure the highest quality standards are always upheld. Additionally, the position requires a focused attention to detail, a passion for organization, and a proactive desire to help wherever needed.

What we will ask you to do:

• Manage fermentations, daily data entry and tank top checks
• Taste and evaluate wines with the winemaking team
• Tank planning to optimize headspace and fermentation capacities
• Work order writing may include: juice racking or centrifuge, inoculations, additions, cap management, pressing, etc.
• Support winemakers with logistics and special projects, as needed
• Effectively convey data and timelines to winemaking team
• Assist with other work in the cellar and the laboratory, as needed
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment
• Ability to work long hours, including extended shifts and 6 days a week
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt as needed

What you will need:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and stay on task
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Innovint a plus
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record

What we will provide:

• The hourly range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00.
• Discounts on wine and merchandise.
• Sick time accrual.
• A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
• A company that promotes from within provides great training and development programs and opportunities.