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Winemaker
Constellation Brands —Soledad, CA
- $100,300 - $153,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Enologist - Ripon
The Wine Group —Ripon, CA
- $70,304 - $81,200 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- Word processing
10d
2026 Harvest Cellar Position
Dry Creek Vineyard, Inc. —Healdsburg, CA
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Temporary
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
- Employee discount
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13d
Assistant Winemaker
E. & J. Gallo Winery —Modesto, CA
- $70,400 - $105,600 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
4d
Concentrate Winemaker - Fresno
The Wine Group —Fresno, CA
- $107,000 - $160,400 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
Senior Brewer/Winemaker - Meadmaker FT
Batch Mead —Temecula, CA
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Email
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Employee discount
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14d
Harvest Cellar Hand & Lab Assistant
Terlato Wine Group —Lompoc, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Laboratory experience
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation
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Seasonal Harvest Cellar Team
Boisset Collection —Saint Helena, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- No high school diploma
- English
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Cellar Crew 2 - Soledad
The Wine Group —Soledad, CA
- $18.89 - $28.32 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- English
12d
Barrel Room Technician
Delicato Family Wines —Manteca, CA
- $20.30 - $31.74 an hour
- Extended hours
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
Quick Apply
Seasonal Cellar Technician - Copain Wines
Jackson Family Wines —Healdsburg, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Cellar Operator I - Seasonal Temp
Bronco Wine Co —Ceres, CA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Cellar Technician I
Jackson Family Wines —Santa Rosa, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Account Manager - Napa - Sonoma Territories
M.A. Silva USA —Santa Rosa, CA
- $65,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
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14d
Wine Captain
Chateau Marmont —Los Angeles, CA
- $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- ServSafe
- English
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DINING ROOM MANAGER
Avenir Restaurant Group —San Carlos, CA
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Winemaker

Constellation Brands -
Soledad, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,300 - $153,600 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Food production
Presentation software
Fermentation (food)
Computer literacy
Employee relationship building
Winemaking techniques
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Bachelor's degree
Bottle packaging
Quality standards in production
Presentation creation
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional team management
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Cross-functional communication
Standard operating procedures drafting

Full Job Description

Job Description

Winery Summary

Nestled in the heart of Monterey County's wine country, the Stonewall Winery produces some of the most popular Constellation Brands labels, including Unshackled, Harvey and Harriet and My Favorite Neighbor. Our team's passion for quality winemaking makes for a fun, engaging and dynamic work environment.

Position Summary

This is a unique opportunity for a hybrid position of both hands-on production winemaking at Stonewall Winery, and Group Winemaking Responsibilities. This role will report to the Director of Winemaking TPWC and Group Winemaking and maintain a close working relationship with the Director of Winemaking & Operations at Stonewall Winery.

The position of Winemaker is responsible for all day-to-day winemaking activities, ensuring the highest quality, image, and productivity in support of the winery’s strategic goals and the wine brands crafted there. This is a position that will work closely with other departments (Lab, Maintenance, Cellar, Vineyards) as well as sister CBI Operations wineries to meet the winemaking needs across multiple brands.

The Group Winemaking responsibilities involve supporting and executing strategic efforts to enhance luxury brand building by creating standards of excellence, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, while maintaining style and brand integrity. The role drives innovation and delivers key objectives aligned with the strategic direction. It requires an understanding of the business of wine and the entire winemaking process across multiple winery sizes and quality tiers. A high level of leadership, problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

Help plan, execute, and monitor all winemaking production activities to ensure quality and compliance

Participate in winery tastings, providing input on wine evaluation and blending decisions

Oversee cellar operations, scheduling, and work order management to meet production goals

Taste, evaluate, and create blends and trials to achieve stylistic and cost objectives across all wine tiers

Manage the logistics of aging, blending, finishing, and storage of bulk wines

Track fermentation progress during harvest and direct winemaking adjustments as needed

Assess vineyard fruit development across the central coast and assist with harvest scheduling

Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with Federal, State, and TTB regulations

Coordinate winemaking activities with both other internal and external facilities as required. High level of communication and planning is required with North Coast Winemaking teams.

Adhere to safety standards to protect personnel, equipment, and the environment.

Represent the winery in tastings, tours, and educational events

Work with Winemakers and Operations leaders to scope and drive initiatives across US winemaking operations, facilitating knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across teams

Manage CBI Oak programs, including network capacity planning, supporting used barrel management across Wine and Spirits, and overseeing the new barrel purchasing process for all wineries.

Develop, document, and implement new processes, trials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Help translate strategic plans into clear, actionable tasks and deliverables, ensuring timely and effective execution.

Lead meetings and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels to ensure alignment and progress.

Provide best-in-class customer service to key stakeholders, delivering actions that support and add value

Build and maintain strategic relationships to optimize information flow and enhance operational performance.

Collaborate with vendors to leverage technology solutions and understand equipment and process opportunities.

Prioritize workload effectively in a hybrid role balancing winery/winemaking responsibility with project work to meet Group Winemaking expectations.

Core Competencies

Accelerate Impact

Be inclusive

Communicate effectively

Develop self and other

Embrace change

Basic Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Enology, Fermentation Science, Food Science, (micro) Biology, Chemistry or related field

5+ years’ experience in winemaking

Wine sensory knowledge

In-depth understanding of major aspects of Cellar, Lab, Bottling and Vineyard Operations, including impact of results

Intermediate knowledge of winemaking techniques and best viticultural practices

Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal government regulations, specifically TTB and state regulations on alcoholic beverage production, distribution and packaging

Computer proficient in Excel (intermediate to advanced), Access, Word and PowerPoint

Good organizational, planning, and presentation skills

Clear commitment to high quality and attention to details

Able to work independently with minimum supervision

Process and SOP development

Ability to work cross functionally and take direction and feedback from multiple teams and departments.

Preferred Qualifications

2-3+ years of supervisory experience

Able to organoleptically evaluate wines and spirits

Wine Management Data Base, Vintrace winery software

Spanish proficiency

Project management and process improvement

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

Ability to sit, talk on the phone, and operate standard office equipment.

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.

Ability to lift/move up to 55 lbs.

Work in various environments, including outdoors/indoors, warm/cold climates, and near moving parts.

Exposure to loud noise, fumes, and toxic chemicals.

Travel requirement: Up to 1 trip a month to North Coast, other CBI facilities across Central Coast as needed, Vineyard visits across Central Coast AVAs.

Must be at least 21 years of age

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This description outlines essential job functions and is not exhaustive. Management may modify duties as necessary.

Location

Soledad, California

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Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Viticulture & Winemaking

The salary range for this role is:

$100,300.00 - $153,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

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