Associate Winemaker
Harmony Cellars
Harmony, CA
Full-Time
$70,000 – $85,000 per year (DOE)
Opportunity to Advance to Lead Winemaker
Harmony Cellars is a small, family-owned winery on California’s Central Coast producing approximately 6,000 cases annually. We have proudly been in business for over 36 years and are seeking a skilled, motivated Associate Winemaker to oversee all aspects of production.
This position offers a clear pathway to advancement to Lead Winemaker, as our current winemaker is planning for retirement in the near future.
Outside of harvest, this is essentially a one-person production operation. We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in an independent role and takes ownership of the winemaking process from grape to bottle.
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Job Responsibilities
Winemaking & Production
•  Oversee all aspects of winemaking operations
•  Coordinate harvest logistics and fruit intake
•  Manage fermentations (red and white), cap management, pressing
•  Conduct racking, blending trials, fining, stabilization, and filtration
•  Prepare wines for bottling and oversee bottling runs
•  Manage barrel program and cellar organization
•  Forecast production needs and order supplies
Laboratory & Quality Control
•  Perform in-house lab analysis including:
o VA (Volatile Acidity)
o TA (Titratable Acidity)
o pH
o Free & Total SO2
o Alcohol analysis
•  Maintain compliance and production records
Cellar & Equipment
•  Execute pumpovers, transfers, sanitation, and general cellar operations
•  Maintain and troubleshoot winery equipment
•  Mechanical aptitude required
•  Operate forklift
•  Maintain clean and organized production facility
Temporary staff support is provided during harvest. All other winemaking activities are handled by the Associate Winemaker.
Because we are a small, family-run winery, occasional duties outside strict winemaking responsibilities may be required.
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Qualifications
•  Degree in Enology, Viticulture, Fermentation Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
•  3+ years winery or cellar experience preferred
•  Strong laboratory skills required
•  Mechanical aptitude
•  Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor
•  Highly organized and detail-oriented
•  Able to work independently and anticipate business needs
•  Passion for wine and long-term career growth
•  Must be at least 21 years of age
•  Able to work at heights / and work overtime during harvest season
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Compensation & Benefits
•  $70,000 – $85,000 per year, depending on experience
•  Health insurance
•  Simple IRA with employer match up to 3%
•  Paid vacation
•  Benefits subject to individual waiting periods upon hire
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Why Join Harmony Cellars?
•  Established 36-year winery with strong reputation
•  Small production, quality-focused environment
•  Leadership opportunity and succession planning
•  Direct mentorship and long-term career growth
If you are passionate about winemaking and excited about the opportunity to grow into a leadership role, we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter.