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Wine maker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Blue Grouse Estate Winery
Vancouver Island,
British Columbia
Winemaker
ABOUT US
Blue Grouse is one of Vancouver Island’s largest and oldest wineries, located in the Cowichan Valley on the south-east side of Vancouver Island. Blue Grouse Estate Winery & Vineyard is a Jackson Family-owned, sustainably farmed and multi-award-winning winery.
Blue Grouse Estate Winery’s philosophy is “stewardship” (to take care of something). Our aim is to make everything we touch better than it was when we found it. You can visit our website to learn more about our philosophy <https://bluegrouse.ca> .
We are looking for a Winemaker that can deliver premium quality wines with a focus on pinot noir and chardonnay. Our production is focused on cool climate wines with a rich diversity of grapes coming from the estate and local growers. Over the next five years our production will double, up to an estimated 250 tons.
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
- Responsible for producing premium quality cool climate wines with a passion for pinot noir and chardonnay
- Responsible for developing a portfolio that highlights the Cowichan Valley’s unique potential in BC as a premium wine region
- Collaborate with Vineyard Manager to ensure quality and yield targets are achieved
- Coordinate with sales and marketing department to improve brand innovation and sales performance
- Report to General Manager for production targets, capital planning, operational budget, and strategic objectives
- Oversee all fermentation and laboratory management
- Oversee all bottling and packaging
- Management of health and safety standards in the winery
- Ensure all winemaking production records and reports are performed on time and as required
- Engage in public development initiatives both consumer and industry focused
- Foster a culture of sustainability and innovation
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers and industry members
WHAT YOU BRING…
- A minimum of five years’ experience in winemaking and cellar operations for a premium brand
- BSc/Diploma in Enology, Microbiology, food-science is considered a strong asset
- In-depth experience working with pinot noir and chardonnay
- In-depth understanding of major aspects of cellar, lab, bottling and vineyard operations, including impact of results
- Great organizational and planning skills
- Proficient in Microsoft suite of software
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We offer a comprehensive compensation package including, benefits, a RRSP matching plan, and possible relocation support. Salary range is competitive with industry standards and commensurate with experience
To apply, please forward your resume, cover letter and any relevant certifications to [email protected]