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The single square mile of hillside pioneered by Peter Newton in 1977 is an impressive site, with expansive vistas of Napa Valley and beyond. It was the conclusion of his irreverent quest to create wines that would capture the multifaceted character of Napa: embracing the radiant California sun whilst featuring the structure offered by the valley's cool, foggy nights.

He understood Spring Mountain was the place he was looking for to create this rare, fresh expression of Napa.

The Harvest Enologist will assist with day-to-day operations during peak season (August through November) and, under the supervision of winemaking and cellar teams, maintain wine quality and support winemaking, compliance, environmental, and safety functions in the production of the highest quality wines that meet business objectives. The anticipated start date for this role is August 21st, 2023 and the end date is November 15th, 2023.

Production Operations:

• Perform laboratory analysis on juice & wine: Brix, pH, TA, Fso2, Tso2, Ethanol, VA, Malic.
• Record, organize, and communicate all analysis to winemaking team.
• Generate & submit work orders for cellar operations; Racking, Topping, Transfers, Press operations, additions, etc.
• Participate in the evaluation of wines throughout all stages of development.
• Bottling Operations: assist with pallet unstacking and stacking, case labeling, and quality control.
• Crush Operations: Assists with fruit sorting, pressing operations, digging out tanks, brix and temp measurement, sampling, and general cleaning/sanitation.

Safety:

• Follows winery, department, and legally mandated safety policies and procedures
• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace and environment
• Familiar with the content and emergency response procedures contained in all Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Makes certain all equipment is operating in a safe manner and brings malfunctioning equipment to the attention of their supervisor immediately

Quality Control:

• Responsible for maintaining proper cellar sanitation, assuring all cellar equipment (tanks, hoses, barrels, working surfaces, equipment, etc.) is properly sanitized before use.
• Performs a sanitation check on all vessels (barrel, tank, etc.) prior to being filled with wine. Notifies Winemaker/Assistant Winemaker of any issues.
• Checks wine for QC standards while performing cellar operations as requested.

Requirements

Technical & management skills:

• Ability to work well with a diverse population and with all levels of management
• Ability to drive a forklift and become forklift certified

Personal & interpersonal skills:

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and take direction
• Ability to understand and perform basic math and basic measurements
• Ability to work in small confined spaces and high places
• Ability to work extended shifts

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Sick Days
• Wine discounts