Enologist

Description

Fior di Sole is a family-owned and operated wine company located in the heart of Napa Valley, producing exceptional quality wines from Napa and throughout California for over 24 years. We are the 10th largest winery in California. Our portfolio of brands spans more than 3.5 million cases, 8 million gallons, and more than a hundred retailer-exclusive and client wine brands across all price tiers, from popular to super-premium. Our wines can be found in leading retailers internationally and throughout the US, including Total Wine, HEB, Whole Foods, Costco, Kroger, Spec's, BevMo! and Trader Joe's.

Summary:

Responsible for coordination of wine production activities through the full cycle (crush through bottling). Work within a team environment and across other departments to ensure the highest quality of wine.

Reports to: Director of Winemaking

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Requirements

You Will:

• Create and analyze samples throughout the life cycle of wine (crush, fermentation, clarification, aging, blending, bottling); document the progress of juice/wine over time.
• Sensory analysis of wine. Identify flaws and suggest/implement solutions to improve quality or correct errors.
• Prepare work orders. For example, grape receiving, nutrient additions, racking, sulfur additions, lees processing, wine transfers, barrel toping, bulk wine movements, cross flow filtration, etc.
• Perform winemaking bench trials such as fining, bentonite, and blending.
• On a weekly basis, monitor inventory levels for winemaking additives. Make purchase orders for wine additives and participate in annual inventory.
• Review lab analysis, specifically monthly free SO2, total SO2, and VA on tanks in storage.
• Maintain wine IBC inventory; taste and record small wine lots, keeping them organized.
• On a rotating schedule, taste incoming lees totes and write filtration work orders.
• Schedule biweekly tastings of filtered tanks for fining and/or blending.
• Monitor weekly analysis and tasting of MOX tanks.
• With the Assistant Winemakers, help in the set-up/breakdown of MOX lines.
• Working with Winemakers, prepare bottling project paperwork and samples.
• Some grape sampling before harvest may be required.
• During harvest, daily checks for Brix, temperature, and taste on all fermentations.
• Work with offsite partner wineries to request samples, track inventory, and schedule shipping of bulk wine.
• Work with the winemaking and cellar team to promote and to enforce safety in all areas.
• Work with compliance to ensure adherence to all legal/regulatory practices and recordkeeping requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned

You Have:

• Four-year degree in Enology, Viticulture, Fermentation, Food Science, etc. required, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with Word, Excel, and Google Sheets required.
• Experience with other MS Office suites such as Outlook and Access is a plus
• Experience with Winemakers Database is a plus
• Demonstrated accuracy in simple and complex mathematical calculations • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and research skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to prepare reports and analyze data with a high level of scrutiny and care.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong eye on safety, work as liaison to risk management team to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Availability to work long hours (12 or more hours per shift) in critical periods
• Bilingual in Spanish a huge plus but not required

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds over short distances.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stretch, reach, grasp, crawl, climb, crouch, reach, turn, and kneel, all for long periods (8 hours of more per day)
• Must be able to see and read documents, as well as visually recognize flaws (or other indicators) in wine/juice samples; must have a highly developed sense of smell and taste

Our Benefits:

• We offer full suite of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D and LTD Insurance
• PTO, Sick and Paid Family Medical Leave
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan with Company Match
• Winery Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Volunteer PTO
• Volunteer Supplemental Programs

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Salary : $27 - $30