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The Wine Group

Winemaker - Ripon

Ripon, CA · On-site

$97K - $121K/yr

Writes process orders for distribution to operations for completion. * Assist Senior Winemaker and winemaking team to write process orders, review process orders and approve prior to giving to ...

Oliver Winery

Cellar Assistant I

Bloomington, IN · On-site

At Oliver Winery, you'll be part of the team thatcrafts the award-winning wines that are poured ... The Cellar Assistant Level I works as a member of our Winemaking team, assisting in daily ...

Oliver Winery

Cellar Assistant I

Bloomington, IN

At Oliver Winery, you'll be part of the team that crafts the award-winning wines that are poured ... The Cellar Assistant Level I works as a member of our Winemaking team, assisting in daily ...

MARTIN FAMILY BRANDS LLC

Cellar Assistant

Romulus, NY · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Cellar Assistant- Swedish Hill Winery Purpose of the Job: The Cellar Assistant assists with the winemaking activities as needed, but not limited to all bulk processing and bottling, cleaning of tanks ...

MARTIN FAMILY BRANDS LLC

Cellar Assistant

Romulus, NY · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Cellar Assistant- Swedish Hill Winery Purpose of the Job: The Cellar Assistant assists with the winemaking activities as needed, but not limited to all bulk processing and bottling, cleaning of tanks ...

MARTIN FAMILY BRANDS LLC

Cellar Assistant

Romulus, NY · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The Cellar Assistant assists with the winemaking activities as needed, but not limited to all bulk processing and bottling, cleaning of tanks, floors, hoses, and equipment, as well as making ...

Constellation Brands

Winemaker

Soledad, CA · On-site

Winery Summary Nestled in the heart of Monterey County's wine country, the Stonewall Winery ... Assess vineyard fruit developmentacross the central coastand assist with harvest scheduling

Winery Division

Harvest Intern

Napa, CA · On-site

$26/hr

We are seeking motivated individuals interested in working alongside our Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker to gain invaluable experience crafting wines of remarkable quality. This opportunity is ...

Constellation Brands, Inc.

Winemaker

Soledad, CA · On-site

Winery Summary Nestled in the heart of Monterey County's wine country, the Stonewall Winery ... Assess vineyard fruit development across the central coast and assist with harvest scheduling

Constellation Brands

Winemaker

Soledad, CA · On-site

$100K - $153K/yr

Winery Summary Nestled in the heart of Monterey County's wine country, the Stonewall Winery ... Assess vineyard fruit development across the central coast and assist with harvest scheduling

Centricity Research

Seasonal Turn Assistant

Cayce, SC · On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Seasonal Turn Assistant Reports to: Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor Community: The Radley Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary (maximum 120 days) Compensation: $12-$15 per hour Job Environment:

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant winemaker in the United States is $20.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does an Assistant Winemaker Do?

An assistant winemaker drives winemaking activities and objectives for a winery, vineyard, or beverage company. You assist in supervising the day-to-day operations of the cellar, including harvest, bulk wine, bottling, barrel preparation, sanitation, and organization. You supervise grape receiving, crushing, processing, and wine production. Your duties include preparing work orders and conducting bulk and bottled wine inventory. You also manage the warehouse and ensure a consistent supply of quality product. Other responsibilities include participating in wine tastings, evaluating wines, and recommending treatment. You assist in educational tastings and tours of the wine facility.

What is the difference between Assistant Winemaker vs Winemaker?

AspectAssistant WinemakerWinemaker
CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in enology, viticulture, or related field; some certifications preferredSame as Assistant Winemaker, often with additional experience or certifications
Work EnvironmentAssists in wine production, lab work, and quality control under supervisionLeads wine production, makes critical decisions, and oversees entire process
Industry UsageCommonly employed in wineries as a supporting roleSenior role responsible for final product quality and style

The main difference between an Assistant Winemaker and a Winemaker lies in their responsibilities and experience level. The Assistant Winemaker supports the winemaking process and works under supervision, while the Winemaker leads the production, makes key decisions, and has greater responsibility for the final product.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Winemaker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Winemaker, you need a solid understanding of viticulture, enology, fermentation processes, and quality control, often backed by a degree in enology or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory analysis, cellar equipment, and winery management software such as Vintrace or InnoVint is common in this role. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication enhance your ability to coordinate with teams and solve problems efficiently. These skills are essential for ensuring consistent wine quality, optimizing production processes, and contributing to the overall success of the winery.

What are some common challenges faced by Assistant Winemakers during harvest season, and how can these be managed effectively?

Assistant Winemakers often face long hours and a fast-paced environment during harvest season, as grapes must be processed quickly to maintain quality. Managing logistics, such as coordinating with vineyard crews and keeping track of multiple lots, can be demanding. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and flexibility are crucial for handling these challenges. Collaborating closely with the head winemaker and cellar staff ensures smooth operations and helps address unexpected issues that may arise during this busy period.

What does an Assistant Winemaker do?

An Assistant Winemaker supports the head winemaker in various aspects of wine production, including overseeing fermentation, monitoring wine quality, managing cellar operations, and helping with bottling and packaging. They may also be involved in vineyard sampling, lab analysis, and maintaining records throughout the winemaking process. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to ensure the production of high-quality wines.
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Winemaker - Ripon

Winemaker - Ripon

The Wine Group

Ripon, CA • On-site

$97K - $121K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

This position is posted both INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY.
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to fill out an application! A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you.
Do you know someone outside of TWG who might be a good fit? Please share this opportunity with your connections through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, or email by going to TWG's Job Opportunities page at www.thewinegroup.com/careers and selecting "Share" on each position's application. When prompted, ensure you choose to allow cookies to view the "Share" functionality. If someone you refer is hired and remains employed in good standing for 30 days, you may be eligible to receive a $1,000 referral bonus!
For any questions regarding this position, please email the Lead Recruiter for this search, Barry Hamory, barry.hamory@thewinegroup.com.
JOB SUMMARY
The Winemaker will report to the Senior Winemaker and will be directly responsible for the day-to-day winemaking and maintenance of wine quality, as well as directing and training the Assistant Winemaker/Enologist/Intern. Key areas of responsibility include support and facilitation between various production teams (including lab, winemaking, and cellar), ensuring priorities and protocols are achieved, cost effectiveness, accuracy, and safety to all performance standards. The Winemaker will have responsibility to make White, Red, or Rose wines destined for Domestic and Export Programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Directly responsible for varietal winemaking from grape to bottle. Yearly varietal responsibility will be determined by Senior Winemaker and/or Director of Winemaking. Work with the Senior Winemaker or of Winemaking to develop varietal program guidelines. Ensure wines are meeting target sensory and analytical quality requirements.
  • Direct lab analysis based on wine needs. Must have strong analytical background to run analysis in lab techs absence, or when requested. Use lab results to be able to properly maintain wine quality.
  • Participates in short and long-term planning of finishing/blending wines for bottling at TWG bottling facilities and Export Customers. Set facility processing/blending priorities according to bottling demand. Ability to work and think clearly in a logistically complex and fast-paced environment. Demands can frequently change so flexibility is key.
  • Writes process orders for distribution to operations for completion.
  • Assist Senior Winemaker and winemaking team to write process orders, review process orders and approve prior to giving to operations team.
  • Complete blending/fining trials, or other experiments as directed.
  • Be able to taste wine at various levels of the winemaking process. Participates in tasting of fermenters, holdback samples against current bottling blends and new proposed wines. Taste inventory samples weekly upon completion of lab running the analysis. Verifies and maintains overall wine quality through different winemaking practices. Will require traveling to other TWG facilities when assistance is needed.
  • Work directly with the Vineyard Team to assess vine health and grape quality. Develop strategies to help improve incoming grape quality. Aid in decision-making process as to when fruit should be picked.
  • Complete blending/fining trials, or other experiments as deemed necessary by Winemaking or Production Departments.
  • Work with Senior Winemaker/Sr. Director of Winemaking and Operations Team on forecasting and ordering of winemaking supplies. Will play a role in developing winemaking material annual budget.
  • Assist Operations Team with oversight of Cellar Operations when needed. Direct work and staff to get job done efficiently while keeping wine quality in mind.
  • Key driver of all Safety policies and procedures for the site. This includes overseeing safety audits, incident investigations, implementation of Company-wide safety policies and relevant safety training. Contribute or be part of facility safety team. Must lead by example.
  • Key driver in setting and achieving Wine Quality standards, GMPs and Sanitation schedules.
  • Participates in development of new or restructuring of existing blends.
  • Attend seminars and classes for continual education.
  • In the absence of the Senior Winemaker, the Winemaker will need to fill in and cover the Senior Winemaker duties.
  • Exhibit reactive and proactive management. Ability to come up with why, when, and how something happened and solution to fixing the problem.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

OTHER FUNCTIONS
  • Must have complete understanding of enological process from grapes through blending. Exposure to a variety of winemaking methodology, wine styles, and winemaking processes.
  • Effectively participate on Team. Oversee and train Assistant Winemakers, Enologists, and Interns.
  • Speak well in front of groups. Represent brands and our company well.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent Organoleptic skills at all stages of the winemaking process.
  • Excellent aptitude and knowledge of wines.
  • Large winery experience. Understanding of Winery Operations.
  • Ability to lead a department and manage team to overall success.
  • Ability to set priorities and work independently within set guidelines. Good time management skills.
  • Self-starter. Must be able to openly communicate with other departments.
  • Ability to multitask, work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
  • Prepare weekly/monthly reports for Sr. Director of Winemaking regarding, but not limited to, wine processing, QA/QC, blend approval process, and forecasted volumes.
  • Attend seminars and classes for continual education.
  • Must embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group's Vision, Mission, and Values of: Long-Term Sustainable Value Creation, while being Relentlessly Entrepreneurial, with Empowered People who are Responsible and Trustworthy and keep them in mind when making all decisions.
  • This job description reflects management's assignment of general functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be 21 or older at time of hire.
  • Must demonstrate leadership abilities. Proven track record of high integrity.
  • BS/BA in Enology/Viticulture, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Microbiology, or equivalent education/work experience.
  • 7 years minimum from graduation, multi-site experience (minimum 2 sites including external).
  • Passionate about wine quality while understanding cost associated with processing to help make smart business decisions.
  • Good understanding of lab and wine processing equipment.
  • Comfortable in bargaining unit environments.
  • Adaptive and stable in changing environments.
  • Must get the big picture issues, without losing the eye for details.
  • Proven analytical thinker, complemented by subjectivity for proper decision making.
  • Proven resolution management skills.
  • Powerful oral and written communicator.
  • Keen listening skills.
  • Capable of managing multiple cross functional professionals.
  • Strong computer skills. Proficient in Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Ability to work at heights up to 45 feet.
  • Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
  • Working environment is both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to related equipment and noise levels.
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting in a production environment.

COMPENSATION
  • Hiring Salary Range Posted: $97,200 - $121,500.
  • Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
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