Red Winemaker - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We’re looking for a Red Winemaker remote to join our team at Vinarchy. This role supports the Senior Red Winemaker and plays a key part in producing high-quality red and fortified wines for our global portfolio. You’ll be hands-on across the full winemaking process - from grape intake to bottling - and work closely with Cellar, Laboratory, Packaging, and Viticulture teams. You'll also contribute to daily operations, planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Do

• Oversee receival and evaluation of red grape intake and vineyard assessments to meet quality and style requirements.
• Monitor red fermentations and provide technical direction to support optimal outcomes.
• Lead daily ferment tastings and generate accurate work orders for cellar teams.
• Manage red wine blending, additions, filtrations, bulk movements, and storage to meet quality and volume needs.
• Prepare red wines for packaging ensuring all specifications and deadlines are met.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly work planning and translate plans into clear instructions for operational teams.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Build strong working relationships across Winemaking, Cellar, Laboratory, Packaging, and Viticulture.
• Maintain accurate records for bulk and bottled wines.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Oenology, Wine Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years hands-on winery or winemaking experience, including strong exposure to red styles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver wines of consistent and recognised quality.
• Confident management of red winemaking processes including fermentation, blending, bulk wine movements, and packaging preparation.
• Comfortable working with winery quality systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of compliance, quality systems, and workplace safety.
• Collaborative communicator able to work across multiple teams and mentor junior staff.
• Composed, reliable, and organised, with a commitment to continuous learning.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package of $90,000 + super.
• Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Loyalty Leave - earn up to 1 week additional annual leave after 5 years.
• Vinarchy Anniversary Day off.
• Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community.
• Access to an extensive online learning library.
• Employee Assistance & Annual Flu Vaccination Program.
• Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers.