Grape Sampler - Sea Smoke Winery

Constellation Brands • Lompoc, CA

8d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Located in Santa Rita Hills, Sea Smoke is an estate winery renowned for producing world‑class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Founded in 1999, the winery is known for its dramatic hillside vineyards, meticulous farming, and unwavering commitment to quality. Sea Smoke blends tradition with innovation, fostering a collaborative, hands-on culture dedicated to expressing the unique character of its site while setting a benchmark for excellence in California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Position Summary Under the direction of the Director of Vineyard and Grower Relations Operations, obtain grape samples from estate and outside grower’s vineyards. Processes grape samples and analyzes them for basic chemistries.

Requirements

• High school education/viticulture coursework preferred.
• Ability to do basic math and read/follow a map.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills; able to keep neat and accurate records.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and a clean DMV record.
• Ability to work well outdoors.
• Requires walking uphill and downhill on uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime as requested in order to accommodate the needs of the Harvest operations. 5-6 days a week from approximately July through September.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous viticulture experience/familiarity with vineyard environment highly desirable.
• Candidates 21 years of age or older are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for following established sampling and processing procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
• Must know/learn location of vineyard sample blocks and independently schedule own route from a daily assignment list.
• Must note and advise grape management/winemaking staff of unusual vineyard conditions.
• May include recordkeeping/reporting.
• Other activities assigned by the Grower Relations Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED