Wine and Viticulture


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Submission #1125

Harvest Grape Sampler
Seasonal F/T
Trinchero Family Estates
Paso Robles, CA
The world’s second-largest family-owned winery and fourth-largest overall, Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) comprises more than 50 award-winning wine and spirits brands distributed in nearly 50 countries around the globe. Founded in 1948—when Italian immigrant Mario Trinchero brought his young family from New York City to Napa Valley and purchased an abandoned Prohibition-era winery called Sutter Home in St. Helena—Trinchero Family Estates has been an innovator for seven decades.

Today, Trinchero Family Estates remains deeply rooted in Napa Valley, encompassing a broad portfolio of global offerings, including flagship brands Sutter Home Family Vineyards and Ménage à Trois; luxury brands Trinchero Napa Valley, Napa Cellars and Neyers Vineyards; partner brands Joel Gott Wines, Charles & Charles and Bieler Père et Fils; import brands San Polo, Angove Family Winemakers, Avissi Prosecco, Echo Bay, Finca Allende and Terras Gauda; and Spirits and Specialty Beverage brands Hanson of Sonoma Organic Vodka, Tres Agaves Organic Tequila, Tres Agaves Organic Cocktail Mixers, Amador Whiskey and Trincheri Vermouth.
Headquartered in Napa Valley for more than 70 years, Trinchero Family Estates is comprised of more than 1,100 team members, five northern California tasting rooms and numerous California wineries. Trinchero Family Estates’ production facilities span Trinchero Central Coast to the south, Main Street winery and Luxury Winemakers’ Studio to north, and Westside winery and Terra d’Oro to the east.

Learn more at www.tfewines.com.
19.05-22.85 per hour
Mid to late July
October
Job Summary:
Conduct field sampling of vineyards as assigned in order to provide Director of Grower Relations and Production management staff with data on fruit maturities for the determination of harvest schedules.

Essential Functions:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Take representative samples of vineyard fruit and promptly transport samples to wine laboratory for processing.
Conduct field sampling in a professional, efficient and courteous manner.
Monitor the pest/disease status of vineyards, and report the presence of any symptoms (i.e., leafhoppers, mites, mildew, botrytis, etc.).
Conduct brix analysis on fruit samples in the field as required.
Responsible for understanding the Food Safety and Quality Management System and related activities, including the ISO Food Safety & Quality Policy
Miscellaneous projects as assigned

Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred, viticulture/enology coursework a plus
Years of Experience: 1 year or more experience in viticultural study or practical field application
Excellent observation and communication skills essential
Reliable transportation essential
Attention to detail and ability to follow through on projects
Ability to accurately carry out written and verbal instructions
Good interpersonal skills, and a professional and courteous demeanor
Ability to recognize common grape pests and disease symptoms

Working Conditions:
Moderate to heavy physical work
Work site may be any one of Trinchero Family Estates’ facilities
Standing for long periods of time (8 hours per day)
Must comply with all safety equipment requirements
Long and irregular hours during peak periods or on various shifts
Extensive walking and lifting of up to 55 pounds
Michelle Lopez
miclopez@tfewines.com
209-371-7102

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