Enologist

Enologist

Opolo Wines, LP

Paso Robles, CA

Job Description:

Opolo Wines LP, is seeking a detail-oriented Enologist to oversee quality control during bottling, ensure accurate wine and packaging tracking, and manage regulatory compliance. This role requires strong analytical skills, a high level of organization, and experience with bottling QA/QC, inventory management, and TTB compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining precision and consistency across all bottling and reporting activities.

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $23-28 per hour DOE

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Enology, or related sciences?

2-4 years of hands-on laboratory experience?

Experience with winery compliance

Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Vintrace a plus.

Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and execute pre bottling analysis (FSO2, DO and CO2)

Bottling QC: tank preparation according to winemaker's specification

Running and managing all QC checks during bottling

Fill heights, vacuum, DO, label specs

Ability to use, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition

Preparing reagents, standards and solutions

Coordinate bottling trials and assist with final wine touch ups prior to bottling.

Maintain clean and organized lab space

Accurately document and report bottling analysis (data entry) in production software

Communicating with winery clients and their final bottling specifications

Managing bottling supply inventory with winery software(vintrace)

Completing all packaging workorders in Vintrace

Overseeing and administering the day-to-day operation of the Lab

Purchasing all required lab equipment and supplies as necessary

Detailed record keeping of all lab results and maintaining of wine database system (Vintrace)

Maintaining SDS of all winery chemicals and adhere to winery SOP's

Performing juice or wine analysis in a timely fashion. Includes but not limited to pH, TA, VA, ALC, DO, Glu/Fru, FSO2, TSO2, color index, L- Malic, YAN, heat / cold stability

Setting up various wine bench trials as requested by winemaking team

Performing yeast inoculation, nutrient additions during harvest

Collecting samples from tanks, barrels, and bins

All other such enology-related duties as the Enologist believes is necessary or as the winemaking team may reasonably require from time to time

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work long hours during peak periods, including weekends and nights (especially during harvest or special events)

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, walk/stand for extended periods, and climb ladders

Adherence to all winery safety protocols is required

Schedule and Compensation:

We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Direct deposit

Wellness program

Opolo Wines LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.