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Lead Winemaker and Operations Manager
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This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new wine brand, established by a fourth-generation winemaking family. The successful candidate will oversee the final stages of a new winery build, which is due for completion in 2025.
The brand will focus on premium Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills and Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, with the inaugural vintage planned for release in 2026.
The role involves managing all winemaking operations and being responsible for site stewardship of the estate.
Key Requirements:
* Tertiary qualification in Oenology or a related field
* 10 years relevant experience in winemaking and management
* Wine sensory & quality analysis training, such as AWAC, Len Evans Scholar or show judging
* Experience in producing high-quality wine, with strong technical knowledge
* Excellent palate & broad understanding of domestic and international wine styles
* Commercial acumen & ability to work autonomously
New Winery:
A significant investment in the construction of a purpose-built winery, with state-of-the-art equipment, is underway and will be ready for vintage 2025.
The winery specs include epoxy flooring, stainless steel drains, temperature control and waste water treatment.
Vineyards:
Estate Vineyard – Piccadilly Valley
The vineyard has 1.68 Ha of Chardonnay (I10V1) and additional clones to be planted over the coming months.
Clarendon & Hickinbotham Vineyards – McLaren Vale
The Cabernet blend is produced with fruit purchased from these two McLaren Vale vineyards, using Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.