Grape Quality Control Analyst

Bogle Family Wine Collection (BFWC) is located in the heart of the AVA of Clarksburg, California, and is run by the sixth generation of Bogles, who live and work in the Sacramento Delta region. Bogle was honored as Wine Enthusiast's 2019 American Winery of the Year and CAWG's 2022 Grower of the Year for our sustainability efforts in the winery and vineyards. Our work is guided by a commitment to family, sustainability, the vineyards, winemaking, and our employees, many of whom have been with us for decades. These pillars shape how we operate, collaborate, and produce wines we are proud to share. We are family-owned and operated and are committed to preserving our family business and its culture.

Position Summary:

The Grape Quality Control Analyst will work closely with the Winemaking team to ensure incoming fruit meets quality standards and set maturity (sugar) levels. This position will assess grape quality quantitatively using analytical instruments as well as qualitatively using visual and tactile cues. We believe great wine is made in the vineyard, and this position is a critical step in ensuring excellence in our final product. This position will give you the opportunity to learn all aspects of the winery laboratory, gaining experience in enology and in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

Essential Functions:

Daily startup of the sugar test-stand facility, including instrument standardization and calibration. Operate hydraulic grape sampler probe. Perform quantitative analysis such as sugar concentration, pH, titratable acidity, and temperature on incoming fruit. Perform qualitative visual and tactile inspections on incoming fruit. Accurately perform and report all analyses for review in accordance with standard operating procedures. Promptly report fruit quality and equipment issues to Winemaking and/or Lab Manager. May perform daily cleaning and shutdown for Test-Stand equipment and facilities in accordance with standard operating procedures. Help lab team pull samples, process micro-fermentations, and conduct various analysis on fermenting wines and past vintage wines as needed.

Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Must be quality-focused, punctual, and reliable. Ability to self-start and prioritize. Must be team oriented and willing to assist others. Must be able to work long hours and weekends when needed during harvest. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Position includes extensive walking, standing, and climbing. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Adheres to all health and safety protocols put in place. Must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

Work takes place in winery production facility environments including cellars, barrel rooms, tank farms, laboratories, bottling facilities, and offices. The lab contains hazardous chemicals. Regular exposure to varying temperatures, noise, moisture, cleaning chemicals, and production equipment. Computer-based tasks are in a normal office environment.

Physical Requirements:

Extended hours required during harvest, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shift may extend standard workweeks to support fermentation management, fruit processing, and operational demands. Must be able to frequently lift and carry a minimum of 55 pounds and perform prolonged walking, sitting, bending, twisting, and standing, as well as safely working at heights on barrel ladders and catwalks. The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and key responsibilities of this position.

Compensation:

$21 per hour, and $500 end-of-Harvest Bonus Individual offers are made contingent upon a candidate's prior experience and education level as they relate to the role. Job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings, which include a standard 8-panel drug test and a comprehensive background check.