Graduate Winemaker – Dee Vine Estate – Wagga Wagga

Launching seven years ago our brand is a rapidly expanding and vibrant young wine business in Australia. We promote a company culture that values creativity and innovation to encourage sustainable growth for our business.  We are currently experiencing a growth phase and are looking for a graduate winemaker to join the team. No experience is necessary but tertiary education in a relative field, a proactive attitude and a passion for wine is mandatory!

About The Job:
Located near Griffith in the Riverina, Dee Vine Estate seeks a recently graduated winemaker to join our team for the upcoming 2016 vintage. This will be a fixed term role for 4 months with the possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate.
This role would be an ideal position for a newly graduated Oenology / Viticulture student, as an experienced winemaker is on staff to mentor the right candidate in all areas of winemaking.  We will require you to;
• Update & use wine & juice tracking tools
• Collect, track, mass balance & collate cellar notes for the data entry team
• Create, issue & track work notes in the cellar using Ezywine software
• Assist with the general upkeep of the winemaking
• Liaise with the lab to receive timely analytical information & react to analyses
• Monitor & report system parameters including brine temperatures &
generator status
• Update ferment data & monitor & manage ferments
• Assist in the management of yeast culture production
• Monitor fruit intake & ensure non-standard situations are reported & reacted to.
• Understand & comply with all integrated management system requirements
• Understand & comply with all work Health Safety procedures

About You:
You don’t need to have experience but you will have;
• Tertiary level qualification in Oenology or Wine Science
• Proven ability to communicate at all levels
• Competent use of Ezywine software would be an advantage

Work hours will vary, dependent on winery activities. Applicants must be flexible to changing shifts, with some weekend work.

Please send through your resume to hr@deevineestate.com
Recruitment agencies need not apply.