Senior Viticulturist - Vineyard Management and Wine Quality
Core
Lead vineyard management operations to ensure the health, productivity, and quality of grapevines for premium wine production.
Role type
Senior Viticulturist (Vineyard Management)
Builds
High-quality wine grapes
Domain
Agriculture / Viticulture / Wine Industry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Grapevine physiology, Soil science, Integrated pest management (IPM), Sustainable viticulture practices, Harvest logistics planning, Vineyard staff leadership, Data analysis, Vineyard management software
Preferred skills
Organic viticulture experience, Cool-climate viticulture expertise, WSET certification
Technologies
Vineyard management software, Data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Oversee vineyard operations (planting, pruning, canopy management, irrigation), Develop sustainable viticultural practices, Monitor grapevine growth and health, Manage pest and disease control programs, Conduct soil and tissue analysis, Plan harvest logistics, Supervise and train vineyard staff, Maintain vineyard activity records, Collaborate with winemaking team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic planning