Winemaker / Manager

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Wine Network Consulting Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new Australian wine brand, established by Georges Thienpont – fourth generation of the renowned Thienpont family who have been producing wine in Bordeaux since 1921. The Winemaker/Manager will oversee the final stages of the new winery build, which is due for completion in 2025.
The brand will focus on premium Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills and Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, with the inaugural vintage planned for release in 2026. The Piccadilly Valley estate is the first vineyard acquisition outside of France for the family and though operating independently of
Domaine Jacques Thienpont
, this new brand will share a close connection and reflect the extensive history and expertise of the family wine business.
Reporting to the owner, this is a hands-on role that will manage all winemaking operations and be responsible for site stewardship of the estate.
Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Oenology
10 years relevant experience
Wine sensory & quality analysis training, such as AWAC, Len Evans Scholar or show judging
Experience in producing high-quality wine, with strong technical knowledge
Excellent palate & broad understanding of domestic and international wine styles
Commercial acumen
Eye for operational efficiencies
Proactive and energetic approach
Driven to achieve outstanding results
Ability to work autonomously
Physically capable of performing operational duties
Capacity for light domestic travel
Ability to work extended hours when required
Valid forklift & driver's licences
More Information
New Winery
Significant investment in the construction of a purpose-built winery, with state-of-the-art equipment, is underway and will be ready for vintage 2025.
Winery specs:
500m 2 winery and warehouse
Epoxy flooring with stainless steel drains
12 tonnes of Nico Velo concrete red ferment capacity
4 tonnes of stainless steel red ferment capacity
All temperature controlled with heating and cooling
40HL Bucher Origin Press
Bucher Oscillys 50 destemmer & sorting table
Waste water treatment, fresh water filtration
Initially equipped to process 30 tonnes, expandable to 50 tonnes
Vineyards
Estate Vineyard – Piccadilly Valley
Planted in 1998 for Petaluma and now managed by Viticulturist Dr Dylan Grigg, the vineyard currently has 1.68 Ha of Chardonnay (I10V1), with an additional 0.95 Ha of clones 548, 95 and 76 to be planted over the coming months.
Clarendon & Hickinbotham Vineyards – McLaren Vale
The Cabernet blend is produced with fruit purchased from these two McLaren Vale vineyards, using Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
The Clarendon Vineyard Estate dates back to 1842 and is now owned by Toby & Emmanuelle Bekkers.
Situated on the high elevation hills of Clarendon, the Hickinbotham vineyard was first planted in 1971 and is farmed using organic and biodynamic practices.
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