Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery is looking for enthusiastic vineyard and winemaking assistant. With a mission to craft wines with a level of quality and refinement that set the benchmark for the Niagara Wine Region and beyond. The winery is in Lewiston, New York and focuses on northern French and southern German varieties taking advantage of the Niagara escarpments’ microclimate. The newly constructed production facility provides the tools and resources necessary for the most intricate, creative, and experimental winemaking objectives.
***Potential opportunity for full time employment***
Position Description:
Under general supervision, the winemaking and vineyard assistant will help in all areas of the vineyard and winemaking through harvest including crushing, pressing, juice/wine movements, and barrel work. General vineyard management including outside work that is weather dependent would be included.
Essential Duties:
Tractor operation
Vineyard management
Grape receiving, sorting, crushing and pressing
Brix/Temp analysis on fermenters and barrel lots
Juice analysis and data tracking
Pumpovers and punchdowns
Draining and pressing tanks
Juice and wine additions
Juice/wine racking
Barrel filling, racking, and topping
Barrel sanitation, and maintenance
General sanitation of all winery and vineyard equipment
Accurately follow and complete work-orders under general supervision
*Management retains the discretion to change or add duties to this position at any time
Job Types: Part-time, Internship
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Agriculture: 1 year (Preferred)
- Farm machinery: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lewiston, NY 14092 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person