Winemaker/Manager - Thienpont

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Wine Network Consulting Pty Ltd Full time

Published- 16 September 2024- Location- 423 Carey Gully Road, Carey Gully, Australia- Category- Winemaking- Job Type- Full-time- Closing Date- Wednesday, 16th October 2024- Annual Salary-
**Description**:
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
- Excellent communication skills
- 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

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