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About us 

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest wine companies and we are proud of our Treasury America’s portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage, rich quality, and a reputation for excellence across the globe. At TWE we are led everyday by our purpose, Boldly Cultivating. We are Boldly Cultivating value through our brands, wine, people & environment for enriched & joyful communities.  

 

At TWE we cultivate our teams to be their very best. And in turn, our people push us to make bigger and bolder decisions. Our focus on Boldly Cultivating unites us as a global team and fuels our vision to become the world’s most desirable luxury wine company – known for the experiences we create for our consumers, customers, partners, suppliers and our people. 

 

To learn more about our purpose and our renowned portfolio of global brands, click here. 

 

About the role 

The Technical Viticulturist will address the viticultural needs and winegrowing standards of Treasury’s vineyards by identifying, implementing and monitoring vineyard quality and R&D programs.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Technical Viticulture Leadership 

Identify and address viticultural challenges, needs, and opportunities across all internal vineyards within Central Coast region.  Develop, implement, and monitor vineyard enhancement programs aligned with the technical viticulture framework across California Provide technical viticultural support, training, and extension to company vineyards and Grower Relations team  Implement vineyard-related sustainability strategies and certifications to ensure TWE vineyards are leaders in sustainable grape production 

Scientific Robustness and Troubleshooting 

Ensure technical programs are scientifically robust and responsive to seasonal and general vineyard issues  Conduct project work in areas directed by the Director of Technical Viticulture and ensure that work in Central Coast region is prioritized and coordinated with TWE’s other global viticultural regions  Stay current with the latest research, trends and technologies in viticulture and related fields  Evaluate and recommend both new measurement techniques and equipment to improve grape quality, yields, resource efficiency and cost  Analyze and interpret data, drawing out new patterns and interpretation across varied viticultural data sources including GIS

Collaboration and Communication 

Foster strong working relationships with industry organizations and research institutions to advance viticultural interests  Report monthly and seasonally to the Director of Technical Viticulture on activities, regional results, and projects  Work closely with winemakers, vineyard managers, grower relations and other key wine production personnel 

Operational Support 

Manage Assistant Viticulturist position and seasonal harvest-related viticulture roles Assist vineyard operations teams on technical matters, including grape quality standards, variety and clonal evaluation, water application, chemical usage, and vineyard practices  Conduct and record field inspections with winemakers for final grading to ensure maximum end-use potential of fruit and efficient batching and streaming of fruit deliveries during vintage  Deliver yield estimation, phenology assessment, field observation and maturity sampling programs

About you 

 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in viticulture, plant science, horticulture, agronomy, soil science or related field; advanced degrees with experience in data analysis and field experimentation are preferred Experience viticulture/horticulture crop production  In-depth knowledge of viticultural practices, including yield estimation, pest & disease management, soil health, irrigation, grape quality and sustainable farming.  Experience in managing technical staff  Experience with ag tech platforms, including evaluation, implementation and user adoption 3+ years’ experience in viticulture research, production and/or grower relations PCA license or willingness to obtain one ESRI or similar platform GIS competency Solid competency in Excel, with Python, R or similar data and statistical software beneficial Experience with farm management software such as AgCode Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Advanced computer skills in application software

Why you’ll love it here: 

Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves, being courageous and delivering together – it’s our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE.  We prioritise your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development. Enjoy the world’s most desirable wines through our generous employee product allowance  Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time, and holidays), 401K with company match, and much more! Plus, you’ll get an extra day off each year with your “TWEforME Day” – a day to spend however you choose!

We offer a range of great benefits such as flexibility, rewards and discounts and health and wellbeing initiatives. To find out more, click here. 

 

It takes all varietals! 

At TWE, we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@tweglobal.com, quoting the job title and reference number.

 

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The base pay range offered for this position is $85,000 to $93,000 per year and other benefits. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, location, and alignment with market data. Our expectation is that the incumbent will work out of our Paso Robles location.  If the incumbent works out of another location, the wage rate may fall above or below this range. Treasury reserves the right to modify the range in the future.