At Millbrook Winery our focus is on our Estate grown fruit from our 35 acre vineyard here in the Hudson River Valley as well as from fruit from different vineyards in Long Island and the Finger Lakes. Millbrook Vineyards was established by John Dyson in the 1980s and we will be celebrating our 40th vintage this year. John Dyson is a part owner of Williams Seylem winery in California and also owns a winery in Italy named Villa Pillo. Our wine production consists of premium New York State Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gamay Noir, Tocai Friulano, and a few hybrids. The winemaking team consists of the Winemaker and the Assistant so there is ample opportunity to learn and put your winemaking knowledge to work. Some experience in production is helpful but not required.

As the Cellar Master/Assistant Winemaker your responsibilities include:

Assist in all aspects of winemaking from harvest through bottling
Perform cellar operations including racking, barreling down, topping, sanitation, pressing, sorting, punch downs, pump overs, additions, etc.
Maintain and clean barrels and equipment
Maintain a clean and organized winery
Run bottling line and manage additional help
Vineyard work including suckering, shoot positioning, wire adjustments, sampling, and vineyard scouting
Assist Winemaker in all aspects of production from harvest to blending to bottling
Maintenance of winery equipment, including servicing equipment as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 years of winery or cellar experience would be great but not required for the right candidate
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Strong ability to collaborate with and lead others.
Ability to perform physically strenuous tasks including lifting 50+ lbs and work long hours on your feet or kneeling, especially during harvest
Able to work at various heights, specifically on ladders.
Forklift certification is a plus but not required
Enthusiastic about fine wine
A passion for wines from the Northeast
During harvest we work 7 days a week from 10-14 hours a day and harvest lasts about 6 weeks during September and October. Its is physical but we have a good time.
Small team so there is opportunity to do just about everything in a winery environment
Must be 18+ years old, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Please contact us with cover letter and resume.

$45000-$55000 salary

Bonuses

Additional Stipend for Medical coverage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

Millbrook, NY 12545 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Millbrook, NY 12545: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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