Spirits Distillation Internship — Hands-on Production

GALLO; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GALLO invites a Spirits Distillation and Winemaking Intern to join our Modesto production sites from January to July. You will work with seasoned professionals, gain hands-on experience in production practices, and contribute to multiple research projects.

The program emphasizes technical training, process improvement, and hands-on fermentation, distillation, and sensory evaluation of wines and spirits. Applicants must be enrolled or recently graduated in Life Sciences or Engineering.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering.
• Available for entire internship duration (January–July).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage bench-scale trials and solve production issues in spirits or winemaking.
• Evaluate process improvements in spirits and wines portfolio.
• Monitor fermentation and distillation facilities during harvest.
• Participate in spirits tasting and sensory evaluation.
• Participate in product evaluations and trials including sample acquisition and fermentation monitoring.
• Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation.
• Perform fining, blending, and other winemaking trials.
• Participate in the production, sensory evaluation and bottling of commercial wines and beverages.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Oral and written communication

Driving reliability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Sciences

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

GALLO invites a Spirits Distillation and Winemaking Intern to join our Modesto production sites from January to July. You will work with seasoned professionals, gain hands-on experience in production practices, and contribute to multiple research projects.

The program emphasizes technical training, process improvement, and hands-on fermentation, distillation, and sensory evaluation of wines and spirits. Applicants must be enrolled or recently graduated in Life Sciences or Engineering.