Winemaker

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Deadline for applications:

Wednesday, 17th June 2026

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Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 17th June 2026

Latitude 32 is more than a traditional wine brand, it is a dynamic wine business that spans wine, hospitality, experiences and innovation, led by entrepreneurial founders Emma and David White. Located in the Hunter Valley, Latitude 32 produces high-quality wines shaped by regional tradition and site expression, guided by modern Australian winemaking.

The Latitude 32 portfolio focuses on estate grown Hunter Valley classics Shiraz, Semillon and Chardonnay, while the Duck Hollow wines explore alternative varieties Fiano, Falanghina and Aglianico. The Latitude 32 cellar door, 100-tonne winery and vineyards were acquired from the former Mistletoe Wines estate, a long-established and award-winning Hunter Valley producer.

Entering an exciting new stage in its evolution, Latitude 32’s new Winemaker will be at the centre of growth and development plans. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a modern Australian wine business with influence beyond the winery, from the vineyard to new product development and brand building. As a brand advocate, you will be actively involved in promoting Latitude 32 with trade, media and consumers, including activities to support export market expansion.

Reporting to the Director, this is a hands-on role that will be responsible for all winemaking operations and work collaboratively with all areas of the business and external stakeholders. The Winemaker will also lead Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification and related programs for the winery and vineyard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all winemaking operations, ensuring operational excellence
  • Represent the brand with trade, media and consumers, actively participating in advocacy and promotional activities
  • Drive wine style and quality, maintaining standards and records
  • Prepare a production plan to meet forecasts, style, quality and budget
  • Complete cellar operations, laboratory analysis and quality control procedures
  • Develop barrel strategy to ensure efficient use of barrels based on vintage plan
  • Coordinate and manage bottling and ensure label compliance for domestic and international markets
  • Oversee and complete contract winemaking, maintaining strong client relationships
  • Coordinate and lead vintage plans, including casual labour
  • Develop and manage winery operating budget and forecasting
  • Ensure regulatory compliance & company policies are met, including workplace health & safety standards
  • Work closely with the Vineyard team, progressing viticultural plans and liaising on fruit supply and quality
  • Manage a proactive maintenance plan
  • Develop and implement continual improvement strategies in winemaking and business operations
  • Assist in growth projects for the winery and vineyard, including product development
  • Organise and oversee general grounds management
  • Contribute to other areas of the business as required

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Oenology or equivalent
  • Relevant winemaking experience, including commercial and/or contract winemaking
  • Strong technical knowledge and proficiency in production processes
  • End-to-end planning experience, with high attention to detail to operations, compliance and record keeping
  • Well-developed wine sensory and quality assessment skills
  • Broad understanding of domestic and international wine styles, with previous Hunter Valley experience an advantage
  • Commercially minded
  • Strong communication and people leadership skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a small team, within a founder-led entrepreneurial business
  • Ability to represent the brand and engage confidently with consumers, trade, and media
  • Driven to achieve outstanding results, with a proactive and creative approach
  • Physically capable of performing operational duties
  • Valid RSA, forklift and driver’s licence
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To discuss this role or receive a copy of the position description, contact Glenn Thompson at gthompson@winenet.com.au or 0438 308 278.

More Information

The Latitude 32 cellar door, winery and vineyards were acquired from the former Mistletoe Wines estate, a long-established and award-winning Hunter Valley producer. Under current ownership, the business has continued this focus on quality, recently winning Best NSW White Wine at the Australian Small Winemakers Show for the 2025 ‘Edward’ Semillon, awarded amongst wineries crushing less than 400 tonnes annually.

The Cellar Door – known as the ‘Home of Experiences’ – offers guests guided tastings, or wine by the glass to be enjoyed as they explore the vineyard. Latitude 32 creates immersive and unique experiences for their guests, surrounded by vines and stunning views of the Broken Back Ranges.

Latitude 32 is owned by Emma and Dave White, who left behind corporate careers to follow their passion for wine. As long-time wine lovers, their dream was not just to drink and share great wine, but to craft it themselves. In 2019 they purchased their first vineyard in the Hunter Valley and in 2024 released their first wines and are already receiving strong recognition and accolades, including a Halliday Wine Companion 4 Star Winery Rating in their first year of operation.

The founders are highly engaged in the world of wine and also have interests in hospitality and wine bars internationally. They are passionate about building a modern Australian drinks business focused on:

  • Premium and innovative wines
  • Memorable consumer experiences and contemporary cellar door engagement
  • Sustainability and long-term brand building

www.latitude32wines.com

Wine Style & Portfolio

Latitude 32:

Estate grown fruit and vineyard-led winemaking. A modern interpretation of Hunter classics – fresh, new and bloody delicious

Duck Hollow:

Explores globally inspired wine styles and alternative varieties, with a modern Australian lens. Contemporary expressions of place and style shaped for today’s dining rooms and today’s drinkers.

Wonnarua Series:

The Wonnarua Series is an exciting collaboration with The Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation, that aligns with the heart of Latitude 32’s philosophy: wine doesn’t just begin in the winery, wine begins in the soil. And the soil itself carries stories of thousands of years of Wonnarua custodianship.

 

Sustainability

Regenerative farming, low-impact packaging, local partnerships – sustainability is built into everything at Latitude 32, from the vineyard to the shelf, to the P&L.

Across their Hunter Valley vineyards, Latitude 32 takes a regenerative approach, from wild cover crops to supporting native pollinators, believing sustainability should be the standard, not the aspiration. The philosophy is simple: vineyard health and wine quality are inseparable.

Currently working towards SWA certification for both the vineyards and winery, with continuous improvement projects aligned with sustainable winegrowing principles.