Accolade Wines

Assistant Winemaker


PayCompetitive
LocationMclaren Vale/South Australia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 24978

      About us

      At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments.

      Our award-winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, Mud House, Jam Shed and many more. Having recently been voted Employer of Choice 2024, we are excited to continue our journey as one of the top wine companies in the world for market share.

      About the role

      We are now recruiting for an Assistant Winemaker to join the team based at Tintara Estate (McLaren Vale). The focus of this role will be assisting in the management and accountability of all winemaking operations on site, within the guidance and parameters set by group and senior winemakers.

      Key responsibilities include:

      Vintage

      • Assist with the management of the receival and evaluation of grapes at intake in accordance with quality parameters and specifications.
      • Monitor and manage extraction rates and alcoholic and malolactic fermentation preventing spoilage or downgrades of wine quality while minimising product loss.
      • Participate in the daily ferment tastings and the subsequent delivery of work orders.

      Bulk Wine

      • Assist with the monitoring and management of wine blending, additions, filtrations, bulk tanker and general cellar operations preventing spoilage or downgrades of wine quality while minimising product loss.
      • Maintain relevant winemaking records and information within the AS400 bulk wine system minimising stock holding variances across each year.
      • Assist with the management of bulk wine stock through effective ullage and routine wine analysis programs, preventing spoilage or downgrades of wine quality.

      Wine Bottling

      • Assist with ensuring all wine bottling and wine release date deadlines are met in line with the bottling program.

      Work Planning

      • The assembling of a weekly and monthly work plan to lead and delegate work instructions to the cellar and laboratory teams, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with specifications.

      Process and Team Improvement

      • Drive exceptional levels of winery hygiene and general housekeeping
      • Contribute, through regular meetings to the constant evaluation, development and improvement of all procedures relating to wine production.

      What you’ll bring:

      • Exposure to premium cool climate wine production is essential
      • Experience working in a premium winemaking facility (minimum two vintages)
      • Tertiary qualifications in Oenology, Winemaking or related science
      • Excellent planning, organisation & supervision skills
      • Wine production knowledge
      • Working knowledge of winery systems.
      • Sensory skills
      • Proactive, self-motivated and reliable
      • Attention to detail
      • Show initiative in foreseeing and solving problems as they arise
      • Mature attitude and decision making skills
      • Excellent organisational and communication skills

      We expect our winemakers to display behaviours in line with our company Purpose, Vision & Strategy. These core behaviours are:

      • Ownership
      • Focus
      • Innovation
      • Results
      • Leadership

      What you can expect:

      Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business.


      You will also have access to:

      • Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
      • Paid Parental Leave
      • Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes (available through down season)
      • Accrue up to 5 additional days Loyalty Leave after 5 years
      • Accolade Wines Anniversary day off
      • Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community
      • Access to an extensive online learning library
      • Private Health Insurance Discounts
      • Annual Flu Vaccination Program
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Various exclusive employee discounts

      Want to find out more? Watch us in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtn17Hgz8M

      Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now.

      At Accolade Wines we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture.

  • About the company

      Accolade Wines is an international wine business with headquarters in South Australia and corporate offices in Melbourne.

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