Junior Viticulturist & Winemaker - Stellenbosch

Award winning Vineyard based in Stellenbosch is looking for an experience Junior Viticulturist & Winemaker to join their winemaking team. This is a rare opportunity to work across both the vineyard and the cellar ; helping to source; grow and guide grapes into wine for premium and ultra-premium ranges . Reporting to the C ellarmaster ; you will source and buy suitable grapes at the right price point, work closely with producers through the season, and help turn those grapes into finished wine . You will also make sure producers comply with company policies and procedures.

Duties:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with producers and give feedback on grape performance
• Visit producers during the season, advising on vineyard practices to achieve quality grape production
• Schedule and plan grape intake during harvest, and monitor and sample ripeness
• Use vineyard knowledge to inform picking dates, cellar treatment and wine style
• Assist with winemaking and cellar operations, from grape intake to finished wine
• Taste; assess and blend wines with the Cellarmaster and the senior winemaker
• Keep accurate viticulture and cellar records
• Maintain cellar compliance, hygiene, safety and certification standards (e.g. WO Seal, IPW, WIETA, BSCI)

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Agric in Viticulture and Oenology (Winemaking)
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience in a winegrape production and/or winemaking environment
• Hands-on cellar experience, from harvest intake to finished wine
• Excellent people and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Strong negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel and attend wine tastings and wine shows
• Experience with WineMS is advantageous

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