Vintage Assistant Winemaker-Tintara

About us

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments.  

Our award-winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, Mud House, Jam Shed and many more. Having recently been voted Employer of Choice 2024, we are excited to continue our journey as one of the top wine companies in the world for market share.
 

About the role

The driving force behind our business is our people – we have over 1,000 staff across Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and the Americas, and every one of us is passionate about making the ordinary extraordinary through our amazing wines.

Hardys Tintara Winery is one of the oldest wineries in McLaren Vale with a rich history of producing some of the most iconic wines in Australia. Focusing on high quality winemaking, Tintara produces wines for some of Australia’s leading wine brands including Hardys, Tintara and Reynella. The winery features a combination of cutting edge and old world technology and processes fruit for the production of red, white and sparkling wines.
 

Key responsibilities:

As a Vintage Assistant Winemaker, some of the tasks you may be involved in include;

•    Work with a ‘hands on' approach to creating our premium wines
•    Prepare work orders within specifications
•    Participate in daily ferment tastings
•    Oversee daily grape intake and processing 
•    Ensure compliance with wine specifications
•    Drive exceptional levels of winery hygiene and general housekeeping.
 

What you'll bring:

Essential;

•    Full working rights – visa holders included
•    A passion for wine and winemaking
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Enthusiasm, reliability and energy
•    A willingness to get your hands dirty every now and then
•    A tertiary qualification in winemaking or a related science.

Desirable;

•    Previous vintage winemaking experience
•    Forklift licence.

For your best chance in gaining a position with Accolade Wines – Tintara Winery for vintage 2025 apply now!

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Accolade Wines Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

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Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now.

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