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Submission #1130
Title:
CADE Estate and 13th Vineyard Cellar Worker
Type:
Full Time
Employer:
CADE Estate
Employment Location:
Howell Mountain, CA
Company Description:
CADE is dedicated to crafting stunning estate grown Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Located at 1800 feet elevation in the Howell Mountain AVA, you will experience not only a great view from high above the Napa Valley, but also have an opportunity to work with some of the most unique and high-quality fruit this mountainous terroir has to offer. We are looking for a few enthusiastic team players who want to help craft these high-end luxury wines. This opportunity is perfect for any aspiring winemaker looking for practical experience as a member of a small winemaking team.
Pay Range:
DOE
Anticipated Start Date:
Anticipated End Date:
Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
All Harvest Activities including
• Press operation, pressing both red and white varietals.
• Monitoring fermentation (checking Brix and Temps)
• Pump-overs
• Yeast and nutrient additions
• Assist with sampling vineyards to determine ripeness
• Assist in general wine chemistry (Brix, TA, pH, Residual Sugar, VA, Malic Acid)
• Supervising and training temporary employees during harvest.
Cellar Work outside of Harvest including
• Racking and blending of wine
• Topping barrels monthly, additions to barrels as needed
• General winery cleaning and sanitation.
• Forklift operation
• Filtration
• Bottling- working the bottling line 4 times a year, filling and labeling large format bottles, and packing large formats into wood boxes.
Other Information:
The ideal candidate must have a passion and dedication for making premium wine. This position involves working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, while having a strong ability to clean everything meticulously. Candidates must be able to lift heavy objects (40+ lbs), stand, crawl, kneel, and climb for many hours. We are looking for a team player who will maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations, who works hard and is self-motivated, and is a lover of all things wine. The position is a full time opportunity and comes with full-time benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k, wine discount and yearly wine allocation). Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, be eligible to work in the US, provide for their own housing, and possess reliable means of transportation.
Contact Information:
Tyler Martin
Associate Winemaker
Email:
tmartin@cadewinery.com
Phone:
Web Link:
www.cadewinery.com, www.13thvineyard.com
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