What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harvest Enologist - OR 2026 position at Trinchero Family Estates?
Req ID: 6988
Department: Joel Gott
Status: Seasonal , Nonexempt
Location: Dundee, Oregon (US-OR)
Workplace Location: On-Site
Joel Gott Wines is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for this dual winemaking and viticulture role for the 2026 Harvest. This position will work closely with our winemaker to assist with vineyard scouting, monitoring fruit arrivals and fermentations between our two winemaking facilities in the Dundee area, and sampling vineyards for maturity throughout the Willamette Valley. In the winery, the position is more of an oversight role as opposed to a hands-on cellar position, however, it requires the knowledge of cellar and winemaking practices to effectively communicate harvest operations to our winemaking team. The ideal candidate thrives in a small, collaborative team environment while also being comfortable working independently in the field and winery. This position will help oversee the premium production of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir for the 2026 vintage.
Responsibilities
The starting pay will be based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, training, education, and geographic location.
Trinchero Family Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Trinchero Family Estates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.
Department: Joel Gott
Status: Seasonal , Nonexempt
Location: Dundee, Oregon (US-OR)
Workplace Location: On-Site
Joel Gott Wines is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for this dual winemaking and viticulture role for the 2026 Harvest. This position will work closely with our winemaker to assist with vineyard scouting, monitoring fruit arrivals and fermentations between our two winemaking facilities in the Dundee area, and sampling vineyards for maturity throughout the Willamette Valley. In the winery, the position is more of an oversight role as opposed to a hands-on cellar position, however, it requires the knowledge of cellar and winemaking practices to effectively communicate harvest operations to our winemaking team. The ideal candidate thrives in a small, collaborative team environment while also being comfortable working independently in the field and winery. This position will help oversee the premium production of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir for the 2026 vintage.
Responsibilities
- Vineyard scouting on a weekly basis, along with recording field notes via OneNote and communicating with JGW Winemaking on any issues observed.
- Collect grape samples on a weekly basis, assessing maturity and recording field observations.
- Oversee initial grape receival, crushing, additions, and various aspects of wine production.
- Monitor fermentations, collect tank samples, check daily Brix and temperatures.
- Assist in conducting small lot fermentations.
- Verify work orders and winemaking protocols are followed correctly.
- Distribute samples and products between facilities as needed.
- Set up laboratory trials and tastings.
- Perform Brix and pH analysis on vineyard samples (using DMA, refractometer, pH meter).
- Assist in processing juice samples for analysis and tasting.
- Data entry of sample results and field notes
- QC monitoring of the bottling line if bottling operations are occurring.
- B.S. in Viticulture & Enology or similar Science field (or in the process of obtaining a degree) preferred but not required.
- Previous lab/harvest experience, familiarity, and experience with winemaking practices
- Hard working, ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Good observation and analytical skills, proficient in MS Excel
- Good interpersonal skills, proven ability to work well with other employees.
- Ability to clearly and accurately document information
- Ability to work long hours, weekends.
- Ability to work independently.
- Extensive walking and ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to outside elements and physical work (lifting, bending, climbing, squatting)
- Valid OR driver’s license and clean DMV report required
The starting pay will be based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, training, education, and geographic location.
Trinchero Family Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Trinchero Family Estates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.
Salary : $22 - $26