22 Oct
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Andrew Peller
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Kelowna
22 Oct
Andrew Peller
Kelowna
#BeExtraordinary At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day. Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking. We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. At Andrew Peller Limited, we believe excellent wine starts with outstanding people, great places, and a passion for doing things extraordinarily well. #BeExtraordinary At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day. Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking. We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. At Andrew Peller Limited, we believe great wine starts with great people, great places, and a passion for doing things extraordinarily well. We’re looking for an experienced
Senior Winemaker, BC
to provide leadership across our British Columbia winemaking team while leading the winemaking program at
Tinhorn Creek . This is an opportunity to shape the future of a diverse BC wine portfolio, bring together talented winemakers across multiple properties,
and lead the creation of wines that reflect the distinct character of their vineyards, brands and markets. If you’re a passionate winemaker and people leader who thrives at the intersection of wine quality, innovation, strategy and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. Location - this role will be in the Okanagan Valley, moving between our estates and vineyards in the Kelowna and Oliver areas. Travel is expected and a car allowance will be given. Tinhorn is based in Oliver BC however we do not require the successful candidate to be located in Oliver. Startdate - We are flexible on timeline and would also consider candidates that are only available after the BC Harvest season. What This Teammate Will Do
Lead BC Winemaking
Provide leadership, direction and coaching to the BC Winemaking team, establishing clear expectations around wine quality, operational performance and business priorities. Translate the Company's winemaking vision and strategy into actionable priorities across the BC wine portfolio. Lead, coach and develop BC Winemakers, building technical capability, leadership effectiveness and succession strength. Foster a collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, constructive challenge and continuous improvement. Establish and promote consistent winemaking standards, processes and best practices while respecting the unique identity and positioning of each winery and brand.
Lead cross-winery tastings and sensory discussions to evaluate quality, style and opportunities for improvement. Partner with Viticulture, Operations and Supply on grape quality, harvest planning, production requirements and long-term supply strategy. Stay current with emerging winemaking techniques, technology, industry trends and consumer preferences. Lead the Tinhorn Creek Winemaking Program
Lead all aspects of the Tinhorn Creek winemaking program, from grape sourcing and harvest through fermentation, maturation, blending, stabilization, filtration and bottling. Establish and maintain wine styles and quality standards that reflect the Tinhorn Creek brand, vineyards and market positioning. Develop and execute the annual harvest strategy, including grape intake, production planning, staffing, equipment and cellar requirements. Lead fermentation management, laboratory analysis review, barrel programs, blending and final wine preparation. Lead sensory evaluation and blending decisions to ensure wines consistently achieve established quality and stylistic objectives. Manage wine specifications, inventory, barrel programs and bulk wine. Plan and coordinate bottling requirements in partnership with Operations, Supply and other stakeholders. Lead new wine development, product improvement and innovation initiatives in partnership with Marketing and Sales. Ensure Tinhorn Creek wines meet VQA approval and all applicable quality and regulatory requirements. Continuously identify opportunities to elevate wine quality, strengthen the brand and enhance the overall Tinhorn Creek wine program. Shape Harvest & Production Strategy
Provide leadership and coordination for BC harvest planning in partnership with Winemaking, Viticulture,
📌 Senior Winemaker (Kelowna)
🏢 Andrew Peller
📍 Kelowna