ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Senior Winemaker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Wine Group

Enologist - Ripon

Ripon, CA · On-site

$70K - $81K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The Enologist will report to the Senior Winemaker and will be responsible for working day to day with the Winemaking team to build knowledge of the winemaking process, maintaining quality ...

New

The Wine Group

Enologist - Ripon

Ripon, CA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY The Enologist will report to the Senior Winemaker and will be responsible for working day to day with the Winemaking team to build knowledge of the winemaking process, maintaining quality ...

New

Lewis Cellars

Senior Wine Educator

Napa, CA

Under the direction of the Assistant Tasting Room Manager, the Senior Wine Educator will serve as a key ambassador for our brand, delivering exceptional wine education experiences to customers, staff ...

The Wonderful Company

Senior Wine Educator

Napa, CA · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

Under the direction of the Assistant Tasting Room Manager, the Senior Wine Educator will serve as a key ambassador for our brand, delivering exceptional wine education experiences to customers, staff ...

The Wonderful Company

Senior Wine Educator

Napa, CA · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

Under the direction of the Assistant Tasting Room Manager, the Senior Wine Educator will serve as a key ambassador for our brand, delivering exceptional wine education experiences to customers, staff ...

55 Seventy

Executive Wine Director

Houston, TX · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Executive Wine Director 55 Seventy · Houston, TX Full-Time · Exempt · Food & Beverage Leadership THE ROLE The Executive Wine Director is the senior wine leadership within the 55 Seventy ...

HED NYC - EWC Hospitality Group

Sommelier

New York, NY

$17 - $19/hr

... senior wine service experience in fine dining or upscale dining * Formal credential required -- CMS Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3/Diploma, or equivalent * Knowledge of Old and New World wines ...

LVMH Group

Senior Brand Director, Wines

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

The Senior Brand Director, Wines is the strategic leader of the lifestyle wines and Rosés portfolio in the U.S., responsible for defining and driving long‑term brand vision, equity, and growth ...

K&L Wine Merchants

Senior Accountant

Redwood City, CA · Hybrid

$110K - $135K/yr

Description K&L Wine Merchants is hiring an experienced Senior Accountant to play a key role in our finance organization. This is not a purely transactional accounting role. The Senior Accountant ...

The Wine Group

Sr. Manager E-Retail

Livermore, CA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across ... Partnering with the Senior Director of Digital and Ecommerce and in partnership with key ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsWinemaker JobsSenior Winemaker Jobs

Senior Winemaker information

See salary details

$25K

$80.3K

$163.5K

How much do senior winemaker jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior winemaker in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Senior Winemaker, you need advanced knowledge of viticulture and enology, a degree in oenology or a related field, and substantial hands-on winemaking experience. Familiarity with winery management software, laboratory analysis tools, and quality control systems is typically required. Leadership, creativity, and strong decision-making skills help distinguish top professionals in this role. These skills are vital for ensuring high wine quality, effective team management, and the successful operation of a winery.

What are Senior Winemakers?

Senior Winemakers are experienced professionals who oversee the entire wine production process at a winery. They are responsible for supervising the winemaking team, developing wine blends, ensuring quality control, and making key decisions about fermentation, aging, and bottling. Senior Winemakers also work closely with vineyard managers to select the best grapes and may be involved in marketing and promoting the winery's products. Their extensive knowledge and leadership play a crucial role in maintaining the winery's reputation and producing high-quality wines.

What are some typical challenges a Senior Winemaker faces during harvest season, and how are these addressed within the winery team?

During harvest season, Senior Winemakers often face challenges such as unpredictable weather, logistical coordination of grape picking, and ensuring optimal grape quality. These challenges require quick decision-making and close collaboration with vineyard managers, cellar staff, and lab technicians. Effective communication and adaptability are key, as the team must adjust schedules and processes to accommodate changing conditions. Senior Winemakers also use their experience to troubleshoot fermentation issues and maintain quality standards throughout the winemaking process.

What is the difference between Senior Winemaker vs Winemaker?

AspectSenior WinemakerWinemaker
CredentialsTypically requires 5+ years of experience, advanced knowledge of enology, and sometimes certifications like WSET or CWERequires 2-5 years of experience, foundational enology knowledge, and relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads production teams, oversees multiple wine batches, and manages quality controlPerforms wine production, blending, and quality checks under supervision
Industry UsageOften in larger wineries or vineyards with complex operationsCommon in small to medium wineries, focusing on hands-on production

The main difference between a Senior Winemaker and a Winemaker lies in experience, leadership responsibilities, and scope of work. Senior Winemakers typically oversee entire production processes and manage teams, while Winemakers focus on executing production tasks. Both roles require relevant enology credentials and industry experience, but Senior Winemakers have a broader strategic role within wineries.

More about Senior Winemaker jobs
What cities are hiring for Senior Winemaker jobs? Cities with the most Senior Winemaker job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Winemaker jobs? The most popular types of Winemaker jobs are:
What states have the most Senior Winemaker jobs? States with the most job openings for Senior Winemaker jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Senior Winemaker jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Senior Winemaker jobs are:
Senior Winemaker jobs near you
Infographic showing various Senior Winemaker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Enologist - Ripon

Enologist - Ripon

The Wine Group

Ripon, CA • On-site

$70K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.
JOB SUMMARY
The Enologist will report to the Senior Winemaker and will be responsible for working day to day with the Winemaking team to build knowledge of the winemaking process, maintaining quality of wines, and processing flow at a bulk wine facility. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Must have a complete understanding of the enological process from grapes through blending.
  • Assist Winemaking to ensure wines meet 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.
  • Participates in short and long-term planning of finishing/blending wines shipped from other TWG facilities. Set priorities according to customer demand. The customer demands can frequently change so flexibility is key.
  • Assist Winemaking to work up process orders and approve prior to giving to compliance tracker for data entry.
  • 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 export wine inventory. Will require traveling to other TWG facilities. Taste inventory samples weekly upon completion of lab running the analysis. Verifies and maintains overall wine quality through different winemaking practices.
  • Have a basic understanding of cellar processing equipment.
  • Makes up tasting sheets and participates in customer tastings as directed by the Winemaker.
  • Participates in creating blends for the export program.
  • Writes process orders for distribution to operations for completion.
  • Coordinate wines for shipment as requested by customers. Verify the wines are in the spec per the customer's request. Work with Winemaking on signing off blend and shipping approvals prior to wine shipping.
  • Work with operations team on forecasting and ordering of wine additives.
  • Participates in development of new or restructuring of existing blends.
  • In the absence of the Winemakers, may be required to fill in and cover the Winemaker duties.
  • Required to stay current with changes in winemaking procedures and techniques. Will attend training when asked for continual education.
  • Actively participate in all Safety policies and procedures for the site. This includes safety audits, incident investigations, implementation of Company-wide safety policies and relevant safety training. Must lead by example.
  • 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.
  • BS/BA in Enology/Viticulture, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Microbiology, or equivalent education/work experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of winery related experience.
  • Passionate about wine quality while understanding cost associated with processing to help make smart business decisions.
  • Well-developed organoleptic skills.
  • Good understanding of lab and wine processing equipment.
  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead.
  • 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.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to determine the root cause of the problem.
  • A strong sense of urgency and work ethic displayed in a positive way.
  • Computer skills including the use of: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to be a team player and fill in for others in their absence.
  • Flexibility in work hours.

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: $70,304 - $81,200.
  • 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.
#LI-BH1
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Apply