Job Description:
Heart and Hands Wine Company is seeking a Cellar & Vineyard Assistant for a ~40 hours/week position. We are a small boutique winery in the Finger Lakes focusing on Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Because we are a small operation, this is a very hands-on position with the opportunity to participate in various tasks.

Cellar Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
•  Equipment Cleaning
•  Bottling and Packaging (Racking, filtering, equipment sanitation, bottling / labeling)
•  Topping up Barrels
•  Basic Lab analysis and monitoring of wines and grape samples
•  Wine/must movement
•  General Winery clean up

Vineyard Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
•  Tying Vines
•  Re-Planting Vines
•  Suckering
•  Shoot Thinning
•  Shoot Positioning
•  Leaf Pulling
•  Weed management
•  Trellis wire management
•  Installation and maintenance of netting
•  Collecting field samples from individual blocks
•  Collecting the hand-picked fruit
•  Monitoring for pest issues, including insect, animal, and fungus/bacteria.

During Harvest Season, additional responsibilities include:
•  Equipment Cleaning and Sanitation
•  Wine/must movements
•  Additions to wines/musts
•  Punch Downs & Pumpovers
•  Barrel Prep / Filling
•  Fermentation monitoring / Juice analysis (Brix, pH, TA, VA),

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates should demonstrate a passion for premium wine production, good communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
- Candidates must be able to physically perform all cellar duties related to harvest, vineyard management, and cellar work
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work extended hours in a physically demanding environment
- Must be able to perform work duties indoors and outdoors
- Must be able to work in various temperature conditions, with moderate noise levels
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to accurately calculate figures
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- A minimum of a 2-year degree in Enology or Viticulture and 2 years of wine production or vineyard experience
- Minimum of 2 years of tractor (35hp+) driving experience. Row crops preferred.

NOTE: We are unable to provide an international work visa for this position.