Assistant Winemaker

2 weeks ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Exceed Hr Full time

**Reference: Christa Mostert**

**Consultant: CM 7135**

**Descriptions**:

- Assisting the winemaker with sampling of the grapes in various vineyard blocks.
- Once sample is processed the following analyses are done, °B, pH, and TA. This enables the winemaker to make an informed decision on when to pick.
- Evaluation of grapes once arrived at cellar.
- Weighing of grapes, together with grape and juice grading
- Assisting winemaker in renting the additional equipment for harvest, such as refrigerated reefer and forklift
- Make sure that the harvest equipment is serviced and in good condition.
- Arranging extra security during the night
- Make sure that all the required chemicals are ordered and delivered.
- In charge of crushing and destemming. Setting the machine per instructed by winemaker, to obtain best quality
- Additions at crushing
- Operating the Willmes press and sets programs per instructed by Winemaker
- Analysing juice after pressing for °B,pH,TA and sulphur
- Do necessary adjustments as per instructed by Winemaker.
- Adding yeast, plus necessary addition to juice after settling.
- Monitoring of fermentation twice per day. In the morning and afternoon.
- Discussion with winemaker, regarding fermentation temperature and adjust as instructed.
- Be active on the floor and make sure that the cellar workers are fulfilling their cellar duties.
- Hand out cellar work instruction sheets and ensure that work is done to winemakers’ expectation.
- Assisting winemaker with blends
- Assisting with preparations of wines before bottling
- Testing CO2 and DO levels on wine prior to bottling
- Adjustment of CO2 and DO levels to required levels.
- Ensuring that bottling meets quality check systems.
- Daily additions recorded
- Daily recording of fermentations
- Harvest file/record keeping updated daily
- Chemical stock take - daily
- Monthly chemical stock take
- Purchase and receipts of various items required for Le Grand Domaine cellar and surroundings.
- Filing of PO packs
- Receive dry goods and sends receipts through to procurement
- Recording QMS during bottling
- Assigning Application number to bottlings

**Qualifications**:

- Elsenburg Diploma or Degree in Oenology and Viticulture at the University of Stellenbosch
- Minimum 2 years cellar experience in similar environment
- Knowledge of Grape and wine process
- Knowledge of wine making and record keeping
- Diligent work attitude
- Analytical / Logical Thinker
- Attention to detail
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Computer skills medium to advance Excel

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