State Viticulturist
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About The Position
The State Viticulturist is responsible for contributing viticultural expertise to their region and contributing to Winegrowing team efforts and projects within the company. This includes working with the internal farming Operations within the region to develop a farm plan, which recommends, monitors and evaluates the best science-based viticulture practices to implement for pest and disease control, vineyard data collection and sampling, yield estimation and management, and cultural operations to achieve fruit quality goals to provide consistent, high quality, cost-effective fruit that meets winemaking objectives. Ensures regional viticulture practices support global, US, and brand-specific strategic plans while meeting quality, quantity, and fiscal targets. Liaise with Internal Vineyard Operations, Grower Relations, Winemaking, and other Constellation regional departments to foster strong relationships and drive continuous improvement of the regional grape supply, focusing on winegrowing best practices that enhance quality. Ensure technical viticulture policies, SOPs, and regional trials are executed to achieve a best-in-class winegrowing program within the region. Evaluate new technologies and stay abreast of new academic and extension research to apply the best science-based practices to enhance wine grape quality and improve regional viticulture practices. Be a regional and industry-wide viticulture leader, connecting with other appropriate industry and community leaders on relevant topics such as sustainability, labor, economics, and pest management.
