Winemaker at Montezuma Winery Montezuma Winery Seneca Falls, NY

Are you an experienced winemaker with an adventurous spirit and a passion for cool-climate winemaking? Do you have interest in producing world-class wines from a wide array of vinifera and hybrid grapes? Are you looking for an opportunity to add your own influence to the legacy of one of the Finger Lakes' most storied wineries? Well, look no further!

In operation for four decades, Swedish Hill has built a reputation for producing classic, award-winning wines reflective of the Finger Lakes' unique history, viticulture, and terroir. Now under new ownership, we're seeking an ambitious, dynamic winemaker to help us write the next chapter of this story. With a portfolio that includes still, sparkling, and dessert wines from both vinifera and hybrid grapes, as well as hard ciders and aperitifs, this position offers plenty of variety and zero boring days.

Our ideal candidate has a track record of cool-climate winemaking success and a wide open mind. They'll be excited to join, direct, and learn from an experienced cellar and vineyard team, while representing the winery as a member of the Finger Lakes' highly-collaborative winemaking community. They've got solid technical winemaking abilities, fresh ideas, and an appetite for experimentation. They're organized and focused with the ability to multi-task as needed.

If they had experience with custom crush operations, that'd be a huge bonus. And that's just the work -- the Finger Lakes are also an incredible place to live and play. With bountiful natural beauty and outdoor activities, a world-class food and beverage scene, low cost of living, and proximity to metro areas like Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo, our little slice of paradise has just about everything you could ever want.