Constellation Brands

Winemaker

Soledad, California · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$154kDetected 31 days ago

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About the role

Th is is a unique opportunity for a hybrid position of both hands-on production winemaking at Stonewall Winery, and Group Winemaking Responsibilities.
This is a position that will work closely with other departments (Lab, Maintenance, Cellar, Vineyards) as well as sister CBI Operations wineries to meet the winemaking needs across multiple brands.
It requires an understanding of the business of wine and the entire winemaking process across multiple winery sizes and quality tiers.

Taste, evaluate, and create blends and trials to achieve stylistic and cost objectives across all wine tiers
Manage the logistics of aging, blending, finishing, and storage of bulk wines
Work with Winemakers and Operations leaders to scope and drive initiatives across US winemaking operations, facilitating knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across teams
Manage CBI Oak programs, including network capacity planning, supporting used barrel management across Wine and Spirits, and overseeing the new barrel purchasing process for all wineries.
Develop, document, and implement new processes, trials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

B.S. Degree in Enology, Fermentation Science, Food Science, (micro) Biology, Chemistry or related field
5+ years' experience in winemaking
Intermediate knowledge of winemaking techniques and best viticultural practices
Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal government regulations, specifically TTB and state regulations on alcoholic beverage production, distribution and packaging
Ability to work cross functionally and take direction and feedback from multiple teams and departments.
Coordinate winemaking activities with both other internal and external facilities as required.
High level of communication and planning is required with North Coast Winemaking teams.

2 -3 + year s of supervisory experience
Able to organoleptically evaluate wines and spirits
Wine Management Data Base, Vintrace winery software
Spanish proficiency
Project management and process improvement
ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements
Ability to sit, talk on the phone, and operate standard office equipment.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.

$100,300.00 - $153,600.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
Our compensation is based on cost of labor.
For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Represent the winery in tastings, tours, and educational event s

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