Vintage 2023 Casual Cellar Operators

Interested in organic and biodynamic winemaking? Gemtree is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Vintage Cellar Operators to fill out our team for the 2023 harvest.

Gemtree Wines is a family-owned winery in McLaren Vale with a focus on sustainability. Biodynamically farming our estate vineyards allows us to work with fruit full of flavour and purity. Each year we’re always diligently working to craft better wines that are expressive and reflect this corner of the world that we call home.

Successful applicants will assist our full time Cellar Operators with day-to-day winery operations and report directly to the Winery Operations Manager and Winemaker.

Vintage tasks will include:

– Ferment management
– Pressing
– Oak filling/racking
– Transfers
– Filtration and Centrifuge operation
– Cellar hygiene and cleaning
– Additions to wine & ferments
– Topping and sulphuring barrels

Applicants must:

– Be motivated, efficient and hard working
– Have a high level of attention to detail
– Have a positive attitude
– Be willing to learn
– Communicate and listen to instructions clearly

You will require your own transport to and from work and must have your own accommodation. A forklift licence is also advantageous.

Successful applicants will be remunerated based on prior experience and knowledge, at wine industry award rates.

If you would like to join the Gemtree team for Vintage 23, please forward a copy of your CV and cover letter via email to Tom at operations@gemtreewines.com. Applicants will be contacted if an interview is required.