Job Description

Job Description:

Join the Team at Sonoma Bespoke – Where Tradition Meets Innovation!

Are you ready to be part of something exciting in the world of winemaking? Sonoma Bespoke is a rapidly growing company built on a partnership with over 120 years of combined wine industry expertise. We're leading the way in custom bottling and production, with cutting-edge solutions for wineries of all sizes.

Based at Steelbird Cellars, a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Napa Valley, we provide a one-stop shop for wine brand development, offering creative and efficient services to retailers, distributors, and wineries alike. Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us one of the fastest-growing custom production names in the industry.

We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. Whether you’re experienced in the wine industry or just eager to be part of something special, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Why Sonoma Bespoke? It’s a chance to collaborate with a team of experts who are shaping the future of winemaking and experience a rewarding, team-oriented environment with competitive employee benefit packages. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, apply and see if Sonoma Bespoke is the right fit for you!

Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Position Summary: The Winemaker independently and as part of a team manages and coordinates all aspects of the Winemaking department to produce a well-balanced portfolio of high quality for contract bottling and AP clients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
•  Creates distinctive, high quality, styles of wines, taking direction from multiple contract bottling and AP client contacts.
•  Oversees all wine production and laboratory operations.
•  Coordinates necessary blends and instructions to the Lead Laboratory Technician and Cellarmaster in order to properly execute blends and bottling.
•  Coordinates/participates in blending and tasting of bulk wines and client samples.
•  Establishes Harvest season winemaking standards (grape sugars/acids, processing, finishing, etc.).
•  Designates appropriate wines for selected programs.
•  Actively participates in crush, which requires an extended work schedule.
•  Works within the assigned budget and works with our finance team in order for programs to meet the appropriate designated price points.
•  Participates in sourcing bulk wines and negotiating price and purchase agreements.
•  Develops and maintains bulk wine monthly reports to provide a clear view of inventory on hand.
•  Communicates effectively and maintains strong working relationships with team.
•  Manages large inventories of wine between multiple facilities.
•  Provides necessary information for production planning.
•  Actively participates in and abides by all HACCP and ISO programs as part of SB compliance.
•  Performs special assignments, projects, and other duties as requested.

Education and Experience:
•  Bachelor’s degree in Enology, Viticulture, a related field or equivalent experience or 2-4 years enology/winemaking experience.
•  Extensive knowledge of winemaking and different wine styles.
•  Understanding intricacies of winemaking and relationships with growers, clients, sales force and internal customers.
•  Experience with large volume producers is a must.
•  Proficient on common software including Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc. Microsoft Navision a plus.
•  Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
•  Prior experience at managing people.

Physical Requirements:
•  Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
•  Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

BENEFITS
Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, Life & Disability, 401K, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and wine discounts.

EEO STATEMENT
Sonoma Bespoke provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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