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Location

Charlottesville, VA | United States

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Job description

Job Description:

Blenheim Vineyards is seeking an outstanding individual to fill a season-long role in the Vineyard and Cellar. Starting early May 2024 and continuing until late October 2024.

About Blenheim
Established in 2000 by owner Dave Matthews, Blenheim Vineyards is located 20 minutes southeast of Charlottesville. With three vineyard sites growing Albariño, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and many others, the goal at Blenheim is to make high quality wines that reflect the climate, soil and beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Responsibilities

Vineyard
Sampling: petiole, maturity, crop estimates
Disease monitoring
Field work as required such as suckering/shoot thinning, weeding, wire movement, leaf & fruit thinning, hand harvest.
Vineyard development work
Operate utility vehicle and light equipment such as weed eaters and backpack sprayers
Operate tractors and tractor implements to accomplish vineyard practices such as mowing, hedging, etc.

Cellar
Basic cellar cleaning and sanitation
Fruit reception, processing, pressing, cap management, racking, blending
Participation in bottling

Lab
Sampling from barrel and tank
Analysis of juice and wine samples
Fermentation monitoring

Qualifications
A passion for wine and desire to learn more about production
Degree in Viticulture, Enology, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or other science related field is definitely a plus
Previous vineyard and cellar experience is preferred.
Experience with forklifts and tractors preferred
Working knowledge of basic winery operations
English speaker with Spanish speaking a plus
Well organized with excellent attention to detail
Punctual and reliable
Ability to follow safety regulations, operating procedures, and company policies.
Able to work alone or as part of a team
Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.
Ability to work in a wide range of hot and cold environments and weather conditions, and to spend long hours on their feet in the cellar and vineyards.
Valid driver’s license, transport and a clean driving record.
Willingness to work 6 days a week during harvest.
Ability to work safely at all times

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