Winemaker Job at Chapelton Vineyards Chapelton Vineyards, Washington, TX

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  • Chapelton Vineyards Chapelton Vineyards
  • Washington, TX

Job Description

Job Description:

Winemaker for fast growing winery close to Brenham and College Station in Washington County, Texas. Located about an hour from Houston, Chapelton Vineyards is seeking a mature individual with at least 4 years experience. Responsibilities will include:

1. Grape and Vineyard Oversight: Monitoring grape quality, determining optimal harvest times, and coordinating with viticulturists to ensure the best raw materials for winemaking.

2. Fermentation and Cellar Operations: Controlling fermentation processes, selecting yeast and bacteria, managing maceration, press cycles, maturation, and temperature regulation

3. Blending and Sensory Evaluation: Conducting blending trials, tasting wines, and making final blend decisions to achieve consistent style and quality

4. Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management: Implementing quality control protocols, performing chemical and microbiological analyses, monitoring pH, acidity, alcohol, sulfites, and taking corrective actions to prevent faults

5. Bottling and Packaging: Supervising filtration, stabilization, and bottling processes to ensure product consistency and safety

6. Production Planning and Team Management: Creating seasonal production plans, coordinating harvest logistics, managing cellar staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

7. Marketing and Customer Engagement: Participating in tastings, collaborating with marketing teams, and supporting sales initiatives to promote the winery’s brand

Required Skills and Attributes

Strong knowledge of oenology, viticulture, chemistry, and microbiology

Excellent sensory skills, including taste and smell, for evaluating wine quality

Physical fitness and stamina for hands-on work in the cellar and vineyard

Problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork abilities to manage staff and production challenges

Attention to detail and analytical skills for monitoring fermentation and quality control.
Willingness to travel for business both in the US and abroad

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Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work

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