Winebusiness.com - Homepage for the Wine Industry
Created and Managed by Wine Business

winejobs > job details

Winemaker – Milea Estate Vineyard

Milea Estate Vineyard

Staatsburg, NY

Job Description:

ABOUT US

Milea Estate Vineyard is an award-winning, 3,000-case winery in the heart of the Hudson Valley. With three Best Winery in the Hudson Valley wins in the past four years, numerous 90+ point scores in Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and a passionate team committed to redefining New York winemaking, Milea is one of the most exciting wineries on the East Coast.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a hands-on Winemaker who will lead production across our estate portfolio, including both still and traditional method sparkling wines. This is not a “sit-behind-the-desk” position — we’re looking for someone who loves getting into the vineyard, the lab, and the cellar.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Produce estate wines from Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Blaufränkisch, Grüner Veltliner, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, Vignoles and others varieties

- Lead our HV Vineyards Sparkling Program, including the Right Bank (New York) and Left Bank (Oregon) collections, in collaboration with our sparkling wine consultant and sparkling wine service provider

- Oversee cellar operations: harvest prep, fermentation management, lab work, racking, topping, bottling, data entry (Vintrace), and compliance (TTB)

- Collaborate with vineyard team across 18 acres and work closely with the General Manager (a trained viticulturist and international vineyard consultant)

- Source and manage seasonal labor as needed

- Conduct bottling with our GAI bottling line

QUALIFICATIONS

- Proven experience in winemaking (cool-climate or hybrid grape experience preferred)

- Experience with traditional method sparkling wine a major plus

- Strong hands-on approach and physical cellar skills

- Excellent organizational and communication skills

- Familiarity with Vintrace and regulatory reporting

- Team player ready to innovate and elevate

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- $85,000 annual salary

- Full health benefits

- Opportunity to shape the next chapter of New York winemaking

- Work with a passionate, quality-driven, and fun-loving team

Create a Job Alert

Receive an email alert when similar new jobs are posted. It's free, fast and easy.

Create Alert

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Wednesday, April 30th
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Category:
Job Level:
Mid-Level
Compensation:
$75,OOO.OO ‍−‌ $‌8‍5,OOO.OO

Contact Information:

Milea Estate Vineyard
Russell Moss