Winemaker / Production Lead

Alfalfa Farm Cellars – Topsfield, MA

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About Us

Alfalfa Farm Cellars is a new, multi-faceted beverage destination in Topsfield, MA featuring a winery, distillery, brewery, and taproom experience.

We are building something thoughtful, high-quality, and grounded in both craft and hospitality—with a mix of estate-grown wines and carefully selected contracted production.

The Role

We’re hiring a Winemaker / Production Lead to take ownership of our entire wine program—from vineyard to bottle—while also supporting broader production efforts across the property.

You Will Be Responsible For

Estate vineyard coordination and harvest planning
Fruit sourcing and contract wine management
Fermentation, cellar work, and aging programs
Blending, stabilization, and bottling execution
Inventory and production planning
Compliance and recordkeeping (TTB, MA regulations)

Additionally, You Will

Support distillery production processes (non-distillation)
Assist in cross-functional production needs across winery, brewery, and distillery
Help establish systems, standards, and workflows from the ground up

What This Job Actually Is

Hands-on production work (this is not a desk job)
A small team environment where everyone contributes
A role that blends craft, operations, and problem solving
A chance to shape a wine program from day one

What We’re Looking For

Experience in winemaking and cellar operations (New England experience a plus)
Strong understanding of fermentation, blending, and production techniques
Ability to manage both estate and contract wine programs
Comfortable working in a startup environment with shifting priorities
Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
Willing to get your hands dirty—literally

Bonus If You Have

Experience with hybrid beverage operations (wine + spirits or beer)
Vineyard management familiarity
Experience setting up production systems from scratch

Compensation

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000, based on experience

Significant opportunity to grow with the business

Why This Role

This is a chance to be part of building something from the ground up—not stepping into an already-built system.

You’ll have real ownership, real impact, and the ability to shape both the product and the process.

To Apply

Send a resume and a short note about your experience and why this role interests you to freidusconsultants@gmail.com.

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