Join the Winemaking Team at Carboy Winery

Carboy Winery is Colorado’s largest and fastest-growing wine operation, leading the charge in one of the most exciting frontiers in American winemaking. Since 2016, our wines have helped raise the profile of Colorado as a wine region on the rise—one that’s full of potential, innovation, and energy.

With estate vineyards in Colorado’s Grand Valley and Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA, we craft wines that reflect the character of our high-desert terroir and the quality of our sustainable farming practices. From native yeast ferments to Charmat sparkling production, our winemaking is rooted in both tradition and experimentation. This is a place where your hands, your palate, and your ideas all matter.

We’ve built an exciting and serious winemaking program with a strong team culture behind it—collaborative, growth-oriented, and focused on doing excellent work. Whether you're in the cellar, on the crush pad, or helping shape blends in the lab, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, craftsmanship, and the drive to keep moving forward.

If you're passionate about wine, excited to work with fruit from two distinct regions, and ready to grow with a company that’s shaping the future of Colorado wine—we’d love to hear from you.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assistant Winemaker II
(Wine Production Assistant) (Cellar Master/Assistant Winemaker II)
Reports to: Head Winemaker & Assistant Winemaker I/Enologist

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Winemaker to join our team at Carboy Winery. Under the guidance of Assistant Winemaker I/Enologist, this role requires a balance of technical expertise, hands-on winemaking, and R&D, ensuring Carboy’s wines maintain consistency, complexity, and adventurous spirit while pushing the boundaries of Colorado winemaking. The Assistant Winemaker II will work closely with the winemaking team to develop and implement winemaking protocols, SOPs and contribute to the continuous improvement of wine quality.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in all winemaking & cellar operations year-round
Manage storage of bulk wine and juice
Maintain cellar equipment (barrels, tanks, attachments, etc)
Keep inventory of all chemicals & resupply when needed
Adhere to quality standards set by Head Winemaker & Assistant Winemaker
Follow & submit given work orders, as well as create work orders
Assist with analytical lab duties as instructed by Enologist/Assistant Winemaker
Keep wine tracking software up to date and maintain accurate and detailed records of production activities
Cross-train on other winemaking duties
Ensures all winemaking activities comply with OSHA, MSDS, TTB, and FDA requirements for safety and regulatory compliance
Works closely with the team to implement & maintain rigorous sanitation protocols
Represent the winery at marketing/tasting events
Collaborate with the vineyard team on farming practices and harvest protocols

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic knowledge of winemaking techniques, laboratory analytical methods and best viticultural practices
2-3 years of winemaking experience
Strong attention to detail
Intermediate mathematical skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task with efficiency and speed
Ability to follow work-orders
Quick learner
Drivers license
Proficiency in all manners of cellar operations, including using and fixing mechanical equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
Fork lift experience
Experience with basic lab equipment (pH meter, ebulliometer, Admeo instruments)
Familiarity with Innovint
Technical wine tasting experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to work long hours in unpredictable weather conditions (indoor & outdoor, hot or cold)
Must be able to move and lift at least 50 Ibs
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Exposure to chemicals, fumes and loud noises

This is a full-time salary position between $75,000 - $87,000 depending on experience