Winemaker / Production Lead

Alfalfa Farm Cellars – Topsfield, MA

Opening Soon

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.