Winemaker - Cidermaker - Dendric Estate

Title: Winemaker – Cider, Dendric Estate Reports to: Lead Winemaker – Dendric Estate About Dendric Estate: Dendric Estate is a 20 acre cider estate located at 6,440 feet in elevation in the Kamas Valley of northern Utah. Surrounded by +10,000 foot peaks, the estate boasts high mountain views in every direction. Nearly 15 of the 20 acres is devoted to a modern high-density estate orchard to provide fruit for the cider production. With sustainable and biodynamic farming practices core to our brand, Dendric Estate uses classic wine making techniques to create ciders which drink like sparkling wine. Position Summary: The successful Winemaker will play a hands-on, year-round role in all aspects of our estate cider production, utilizing both sourced fruit as well as estate fruit. Responsibilities will focus on crush & press operations, yeast hydration, fermentation set & management, tank racking, malolactic fermentation, laboratory analysis, tank cleaning and sanitation, blending, Charmat tank operations, bottling, and inventory management. The Winemaker must be passionate about fermentation science, quality control, and sustainability. This person will also collaborate closely with the orchard team, providing a critical bridge between fruit in the field and wine in the bottle. Located just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and 20 minutes from Park City, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor recreation and wants to help build a world-class estate beverage program from the ground up. Responsibilities: Cidery Operations · Support the Lead Winemaker in all phases of cider production, from fruit receiving, through crush & press, fermentation, tank racking and Malolactic fermentation, blending, Charmat fermentation, filtration and bottling · Assist in executing annual fermentation and blending schedules for ciders, co-ferments, and infusions · Conduct daily fermentation lab analysis and maintain comprehensive cellar logs including Brix, pH, TA, %ABV, temp, SO2, and other critical metrics · Operate all production equipment including the fruit mill, pneumatic bladder press, pumps, filters, and bottle filler · Basic knowledge and competence trouble-shooting glycol chillers, bulk CO2 systems, air compressors, water filtration, etc. · Implement strict sanitation protocols for all production areas and equipment before, during, and after use. Familiarity working with Caustic cleaners, peracetic acid, and potassium metabisulfite · Assist with the development of small batch ciders, new blends, and experimental fermentations reflecting estate fruit and terroir · Manage and execute cellar operations, including bâtonnage, tank racking, MLF, and SO2 adjustments · Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety across the cidery, warehouse, and adjacent cellar space · Coordinate with the Estate Horticulturalist to align harvest timelines, bin transport, and juice quality evaluation · Manage shipping and receiving at the production house, including fruit receiving, pomace removal, and dry goods receiving · Participate in annual equipment maintenance and calibration in coordination with seasonal schedules within the winery Inventory & Compliance · Maintain accurate production records, including juice yields, tank transfers and bottling · Track inventories of raw materials, fermentation supplies, chemicals, and packaging components · Assist with compliance tracking and reporting for TTB regulations · Participate in quarterly and year-end inventory counts for TTB compliance and cost accounting Tasting Room, Events & Public Engagement · Occasionally assist in presenting technical content to tasting room staff, accounts, and visitors during private tastings, tours, or special events · Help the hospitality team articulate the wine making process and its relationship to our orchard practices · Partici…

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