Harvest Production Intern: Winery Team

California Winemaker; California; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Californiawinemaker in California is seeking hardworking interns for their harvest production team starting August 2021. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to handle the physical demands of vineyard work such as sampling, cleaning equipment, and bottling.

This internship provides hands-on experience in the wine industry under the guidance of experienced winemakers. Applicants must be punctual, motivated, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to work long hours and lift 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Punctual, motivated, and positive team players are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vineyard maturity sampling and analysis.
• Clean and sanitize facility and equipment.
• Perform Brix and temperature checks.
• Dig out and press tanks.
• Topping and racking of the wine.
• Fill barrels and assist with bottling.

Skills

Ability to work long hours including weekends

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Punctuality and motivation

Team player

Job description

Start Date08/16/2021

Internship

Job Description:

Since 1985, Staglin Family Vineyard has produced varietal wines of distinction from our Rutherford estate, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and a Bordeaux style blend. With each vintage, we strive to create wines that express the unique characteristics of this property and that reflect the care and attention to detail that we impart to our viticultural and production practices. Situated at the base of Mount St. John, the tallest mountain in the Mayacamas Range, the sixty-one acre property is located in an alluvial fan. The estate’s potential was recognized by some of the Valley’s first settlers and was planted to vineyards in the 1860’s. Today the property is home to the Staglins, fifty-one acres of organic vines, an underground winery, and the historic homestead.

For the 2021 harvest, Staglin Family Vineyard is seeking passionate and detail-oriented candidates to join our harvest production team under the guidance of Winemaker: Fredrik Johansson and Associate Winemaker: Matt Peterson.

Responsibilities will include

- Vineyard maturity sampling and analysis

- Facility and equipment cleaning & sanitation

- Brix and temp checks

- Digging out & Pressing tanks

- Topping

- Racking

- Barrel Filling

- Bottling

All candidates must be able to work long hours (including weekends) as needed throughout harvest, be able to lift 50 lbs and remain on feet for long periods of time, and be punctual, motivated, and positive team players. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US, must possess a valid driver’s license, and have reliable transportation. Positions will start in August and depending on the season, will likely conclude in mid November.