group viticulturist
Title:
group viticulturist
Area:
winelands
Term:
permanent
Experience:
5+ years
Salary:
neg
Reference Code:
slvd-26-39
we are currently looking for an experienced group viticulturist: external vineyards - to lead external vineyard sourcing and grower partnerships. this is a senior, relationship-driven role at the intersection of viticulture, commercial negotiation, and quality assurance — responsible for securing the high-quality grapes and bulk wine.
you'll work closely with third-party grape producers from contracting through to harvest, providing hands-on technical guidance, negotiating supply agreements, and ensuring every block delivers on quality, volume, and sustainability commitments.
duties:
●contract new and existing grape and bulk wine supply agreements each year, aligned with group vineyard and costing strategy and based on availability of bulk wine within in the group
●negotiate annual grape pricing with producers, in conjunction with the head of grape procurement, within budget and strategy
●lead third-party bulk wine sourcing in line with company sourcing strategy
●build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with growers, providing regular feedback on grape performance
●provide ongoing viticultural guidance and technical support to producers throughout the growing season
●coordinate harvest scheduling and grape intake planning across production facilities for accurate, reliable forecasting
●monitor and sample ripeness levels during harvest to support quality control and timely decision-making
●maintain accurate records of production, costs, producer information, and traceability data
●support certification and compliance with external sustainability standards (e.g. ipw, wieta, bsci) in line with asa's esg goals
●participate actively in the cav forum, sharing insights and best practice across the viticulture team
requirements:
●b.sc agric in viticulture and winemaking
●at least 10 years' experience in a senior winegrape production role
●5–7 years' experience working directly with grape producers and contracting winegrapes
●local and international exposure to winegrape production trends and practices
●strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen, balanced with genuine relationship-building ability
●a hands-on, field-based approach — comfortable spending regular time with producers throughout the season
you'll work closely with third-party grape producers from contracting through to harvest, providing hands-on technical guidance, negotiating supply agreements, and ensuring every block delivers on quality, volume, and sustainability commitments.
duties:
●contract new and existing grape and bulk wine supply agreements each year, aligned with group vineyard and costing strategy and based on availability of bulk wine within in the group
●negotiate annual grape pricing with producers, in conjunction with the head of grape procurement, within budget and strategy
●lead third-party bulk wine sourcing in line with company sourcing strategy
●build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with growers, providing regular feedback on grape performance
●provide ongoing viticultural guidance and technical support to producers throughout the growing season
●coordinate harvest scheduling and grape intake planning across production facilities for accurate, reliable forecasting
●monitor and sample ripeness levels during harvest to support quality control and timely decision-making
●maintain accurate records of production, costs, producer information, and traceability data
●support certification and compliance with external sustainability standards (e.g. ipw, wieta, bsci) in line with asa's esg goals
●participate actively in the cav forum, sharing insights and best practice across the viticulture team
requirements:
●b.sc agric in viticulture and winemaking
●at least 10 years' experience in a senior winegrape production role
●5–7 years' experience working directly with grape producers and contracting winegrapes
●local and international exposure to winegrape production trends and practices
●strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen, balanced with genuine relationship-building ability
●a hands-on, field-based approach — comfortable spending regular time with producers throughout the season