Leopard’s Leap Wines are looking for an experienced Head Winemaker to manage and coordinate wine production across partner cellars in the Western Cape.
The role focuses on blending excellence, quality control, and production coordination to ensuring every wine embodies Leopard’s Leap’s signature balance of consistency, approachability, and distinctive character.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
* oversee wine sourcing, blending, and finishing at contracted cellars * develop and execute blending strategies aligned with brand objectives * coordinate bottling, wine movements, and production documentation * maintain strong relationships with cellar partners and suppliers * represent the brand at tastings and trade events * support innovation and development of new blends and styles
Applications are awaited from persons who comply with the following:
* degree in Oenology, Viticulture, or Wine Technology * minimum 5 years’ winemaking experience (multi-cellar exposure preferred) * strong technical, sensory, and organisational skills * excellent communicator who represents the brand with professionalism and authenticity * ability to work independently and travel as required
Leopard’s Leap Wines offers a competitive salary in accordance with the degree of compliance with the above requirements.
Please send your CV and cover letter before 14 November 2025 to Anel Odendaal at email ao.hr@hwines.co.za.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please accept your application was unsuccessful.