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The Wine Group

Winemaker - Ripon

Ripon, CA · On-site

$97K - $121K/yr

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 ...

City Winery International

Winemaker

Montgomery, NY

City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,combining a ...

Jackson-Triggs Winery

Winemaker

Niagara Falls, NY

$115K - $149K/yr

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry ...

City Winery Hudson Valley

Winemaker

Montgomery, NY

City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,combining a ...

PRP Wine International

Wine Consultant

Greenwood, IN · On-site

Wine Consultant Opportunity Join our seasoned, dynamic, and fun team of wine consultants! PRP Wine International shares our high-quality products from all over the world with private clients through ...

PRP Wine International, Inc.

Wine Consultant

Miami, FL · On-site

PRP Wine International has been sharing fine wines exclusively to our clients through educational and fun wine tastings held in their homes and offices since 1972 in the USA. PRP's approach to wine ...

PRP Wine International, Inc.

Wine Consultant

Miami, FL · On-site

PRP Wine International has been sharing fine wines exclusively to our clients through educational and fun wine tastings held in their homes and offices since 1972 in the USA. PRP's approach to wine ...

St. Julian Winery & Distillery

Wine Consultant

Dundee, MI · On-site

$12 - $25/hr

Julian Winery Dundee Tasting Room! Are you passionate about wine and love connecting with people? Do you enjoy creating memorable experiences and working in a fun, fast-paced environment? If so, we ...

PRP Wine International, Inc.

Wine Consultant

Madison, WI · On-site

$20K - $70K/yr

Do you love wine? Want to build your own schedule while you have fun educating small groups about your passion for wine? Are you self-driven, comfortable with commission-based compensation (plus car ...

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How much do wineries jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for wineries 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 jobs are there at a winery?

Wineries employ a variety of roles including viticulturists who manage grape growing, winemakers who oversee production, cellar workers who handle fermentation and bottling, tasting room staff who engage with visitors, and vineyard laborers involved in planting and harvesting. Skills in wine production, knowledge of equipment, and sometimes certifications are valuable for these positions.

What is the difference between Wineries vs Vineyard Workers?

AspectWineriesVineyard Workers
CredentialsWinemaking certifications, oenology degreesBasic agricultural or horticultural experience
Work EnvironmentWinery facilities, production areasVineyards, outdoor fields
Industry UsageWinery operations, wine productionGrape harvesting, vineyard maintenance

Wineries focus on wine production, including fermentation and bottling, often requiring specialized oenology knowledge. Vineyard workers primarily handle grape growing and harvesting in outdoor vineyard settings. Both roles are essential in the wine industry but differ in skills, environment, and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by employees working in wineries, and how can they prepare for them?

Working in wineries often involves a combination of physical labor, attention to detail, and seasonal variability. Employees may face challenges such as long hours during harvest season, adapting to outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and maintaining strict hygiene standards in production areas. To prepare, job seekers should be ready for physically demanding tasks, flexible schedules, and continued learning about winemaking processes. Building strong teamwork skills is also essential, as much of the work involves close collaboration with vineyard staff, cellar workers, and sometimes tasting room teams.

What Are Different Types of Jobs in Wineries?

From harvest to sales, the wine industry provides a variety of job opportunities. As harvest help in the vineyards, your duties are to collect and sort grapes and assist with wine production. As a lab technician, your responsibilities are to analyze wine throughout the fermentation process. As part of the tasting room staff, you lead winery and vineyard tours, facilitate wine tastings, and promote sales of wine to guests. As a sommelier, you create wine lists for restaurants, maintain the wine cellar, and train restaurant staff about wine basics and how to best pair different wines with particular meals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the wine industry, and why are they important?

To thrive in the wine industry, you need a solid understanding of viticulture, enology, and business operations, often supported by a degree in enology, viticulture, or hospitality management. Familiarity with winemaking equipment, quality control systems, and inventory management software is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and adaptability help professionals excel in customer relations and problem-solving. These skills ensure quality production, effective marketing, and a memorable customer experience, all of which are vital for success in the competitive wine sector.

What are wineries?

Wineries are facilities where wine is produced, typically by fermenting grapes or other fruits. They can range in size from small, family-owned operations to large commercial enterprises. In addition to wine production, many wineries offer tours, tastings, and special events for visitors. Some wineries also grow their own grapes in adjacent vineyards, while others purchase fruit from various growers. The focus of a winery is to craft, bottle, and sometimes sell wine directly to consumers or retailers.
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Infographic showing various Wineries job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Winemaker - Ripon

Winemaker - Ripon

The Wine Group

Ripon, CA • On-site

$97K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

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 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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