Career - Viticulturist

Viticulturists will manage the operations of the vineyard, including soil management, irrigation, and disease and weed control and will direct and oversee general growing activities such as harvesting and pruning. They will liaise with grape buyers and winemakers and monitor grape maturity to ensure their quality and calculate the correct time for harvest. They will recruit, supervise, manage and train winery workers involved in the production and harvesting of grapes and will give guided tours, conduct tastings and advise visitors about various aspects of wine and grapes. They will keep records of techniques used and harvest outcomes for each season.

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