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About the Role
Martin Family Brands LLC is looking for a passionate and skilled Winemaker to join our team in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region in Romulus, NY. This is a rare opportunity to craft exceptional wines in one of the most celebrated wine-growing regions in the country. If you live and breathe viticulture and winemaking, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of wine production from grape reception through bottling and release
- Monitor fermentation, aging, blending, and cellar operations to ensure quality and consistency
- Develop and refine wine styles and recipes aligned with brand vision and market goals
- Manage vineyard relationships and collaborate on harvest timing and grape quality standards
- Maintain winery equipment, sanitation protocols, and cellar organization
- Conduct sensory evaluation, laboratory analysis, and quality control testing
- Ensure compliance with TTB regulations, state licensing, and food safety standards
- Coordinate and supervise fruit/honey reception and processing
- Establish and maintain grower relations
- Maintain detailed records of winemaking operations and data
- Development of adherence to standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and cGMP
- Adherence to TTB guidelines for wine production and reporting
- Training and supervision of winery staff
- Manage all aspects of premium wine production, including raw material processing, fermentation management, wine movements and additions, laboratory analysis/bench trials, sensory evaluation of wines in process and identification/mitigation of faults, centrifugation/filtration, stabilization, fining, and packaging
- Maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation of winery equipment, vessels, and the facility
- Tracking and maintaining inventory of winemaking and packaging materials
- Development of and adherence to production forecasts and deadlines
- Public relations, when necessary
Requirements
- Degree in Enology, Viticulture, Food Science, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of hands-on winemaking or cellar management experience
- Proficiency in winery lab analysis, SO2 management, and sensory evaluation
- Familiarity with cool-climate varietals such as Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc is a plus
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, operating machinery, and working in varying temperatures
- Knowledge of TTB compliance, wine labeling regulations, and cellar safety practices
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a 4-year college or university; and two to four years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid driver's license
- Forklift certification
Skills
- Enology
- Viticulture
- Food Science
- Winery lab analysis
- SO2 management
- Sensory evaluation
- Cool-climate varietals
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Physical tasks
- TTB compliance
- Wine labeling regulations
- Cellar safety practices
- Harvest management
- Grape reception
- Bottling
- Fermentation monitoring
- Aging
- Blending
- Cellar operations
- Wine style development
- Recipe development
- Brand vision
- Market goals
- Vineyard relationships
- Harvest timing
- Grape quality standards
- Winery equipment maintenance
- Sanitation protocols
- Cellar organization
- Quality control testing
- TTB regulations
- State licensing
- Food safety standards
- Fruit reception
- Honey reception
- Raw material processing
- Wine movements
- Additions
- Laboratory analysis
- Bench trials
- Fault identification
- Fault mitigation
- Centrifugation
- Filtration
- Stabilization
- Fining
- Packaging
- Winery equipment cleaning
- Vessel cleaning
- Facility cleaning
- Inventory tracking
- Packaging material inventory
- Production forecasts
- Production deadlines
- Public relations
Location
- Romulus, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
Experience Level
- 2+ years of hands-on winemaking or cellar management experience
- Two to four years related experience/training
Education Level
- Degree in Enology, Viticulture, Food Science, or related field
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a 4-year college or university
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
About the Company
- Swedish Hill Winery + Cider Co. is a thriving, high-volume winery in the heart of New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes region.
- Martin Family Brands LLC is a proudly family-owned wine company rooted in the rich terroir of the Finger Lakes region of New York.
- We are dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique character of our land and the passion of our people.
- Our team thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment where craftsmanship and innovation go hand in hand.