Vintage Cellar Hand: Hands-On Winemaking in McLaren Vale

Vinarchy group.; McLaren Vale; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wine allowance

Wine specials

Job summary

Vinarchy is seeking casual winery workers for the upcoming 2027 Vintage in McLaren Vale, South Australia. You will join a hands-on team that turns grapes into wine, with early-to-mid January starts and a six-day working week.

You’ll gain real production experience, work closely with a world-class winemaking team, and enjoy staff wine allowances and access to wine specials during the vintage season.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and able to work under pressure in a hands-on role.
• Physically fit for manual winery tasks and long shifts.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capable of working at heights and in confined spaces (training provided).
• Vintage experience is beneficial but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operating presses, crushers, pumps and other winery equipment.
• Grape receival, crushing and juice/wine transfers.
• Pump overs, rack and returns, additions and fermentation support.
• Barrel work including filling, emptying, topping and cleaning.
• Recording data on log sheets and cellar notes.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Heights & confined spaces

Vintage experience

Job description

Vinarchy is seeking casual winery workers for the upcoming 2027 Vintage in McLaren Vale, South Australia. You will join a hands-on team that turns grapes into wine, with early-to-mid January starts and a six-day working week.

You’ll gain real production experience, work closely with a world-class winemaking team, and enjoy staff wine allowances and access to wine specials during the vintage season.