Harvest Position 2026

Craft Beverage Expo; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Revelry Vintners in Walla Walla, WA, is offering an exciting opportunity for Harvest 2026. Applicants should have a passion for wine and enjoy working in a hands-on role within a dedicated team. Responsibilities include grape sorting, fermentation monitoring, and various operational tasks.

We're looking for candidates who can lift at least 50 lbs and are available for long hours and weekends. Previous winery and forklift experience are advantages but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Punctuality and willingness to work long hours.
• Passion for wine, food, music, and having fun.
• Previous winery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort and process grapes.
• Monitor and maintain fermentation.
• Operate pumps and high-pressure steam machines.

Skills

Grape Sorting and Processing

Fermentation monitoring

Pump Operation

Forklift Operation

Passion for wine

Job description

Revelry Vintners in Walla Walla, WA has an opening available for Harvest 2026. At Revelry Vintners we create wines with a sense of place, in one of the most exciting wine growing regions in the world. Specializing in both Bordeaux and Rhone grape varieties, and with elite sourcing across the Columbia Valley, the winery is both incredibly diverse with over 20 different lots and extremely focused on quality. Our winery is an architectural award‑winning facility, constructed in 2018, and is situated on 20‑acres of beautiful farm land in the Walla Walla valley. It is an exceptional setting in which to craft our wines and share them with our friends and patrons.

Time Frame: Late-August to Late-November, may be adjusted based on harvest conditions and performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Grape Sorting and Processing
• Fermentation monitoring and maintenance
• Punch Downs/Pump Overs
• Barrel Preparation and Filling
• Topping Barrels
• Sampling of Juice and Wine for Analysis
• Additions to Juice and Wine
• Pump Operation
• High Pressure Steam Machine Operation
• Limited Forklift Operation

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Availability to work long hours and weekends when necessary
• Punctuality, Willingness to work hard, and being comfortable in a small team setting
• Most importantly a passion for wine, food, music and having fun
• Previous winery experience (a plus)
• Forklift experience (a plus)

Those with an education in lab work, previous harvest experience and knowledge of database management are strongly encouraged to apply! This is a great opportunity for someone interested in hands on winemaking of extremely high quality.