The Tooth & Nail House of Wine is seeking seasonal help for vintage 2024. If you are “in-it-to-win-it” this will be an engaging experience. This is a great opportunity to work with a wide array of varietals and appellations throughout the Central Coast ranging from uber Coastal Rhones, Santa Barbara County Sauvignon Blanc, to Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to our wines, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our amazing custom crush partners, collectively having decades of experience.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:
•  Running enzymatic analysis on an automated Y15 analyzer
•  Ensure daily instrument calibration and functionality on all lab equipment
•  Monitor chemical inventory and lab supplies
•  Wet benchtop analysis of Brix, pH, TA, free SO2
•  Duties during bottling:
-Measurement of sterility of bottling line equipment prior to bottling.
-Measuring chemistry of bottling tanks prior to bottling. (Dissolve Oxygen, Dissolved CO2, Free SO2)
-Measuring chemistry of bottled wine each hour. (Dissolved Oxygen, Free SO2, Fill height.)
•  Gathering samples daily
•  Entering analysis data into Vintrace
•  Setting up benchtop tails and winemaker tastings

Duties during harvest:
•  Processing vineyard grape samples
•  Tracking Brix and Temperature
•  Running Juice panel analysis
•  Performing inoculations and nutrient additions
•  Helping in cellar activities as time allows
•  Maintaining a clean/tidy workspace
•  Collecting samples
•  Other tasks as requested

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
•  College: 1-2 years
•  Excellent computer skills including proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook
•  Top notch communication skills.
•  Team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and a positive attitude
•  Ability to perform basic calculations, conversions, proportions, percentages
•  General understanding of fermentation and wine chemistry
•  Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
•  Self-starter
•  Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
•  Work indoors and outdoors
•  Work in warm and cold climates
•  Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
•  Must be able to work in a lab and cellar setting.

Anticipated Start Date: 8/7/24
Ending late November