Winemaking Internship: Crush, Lab & Shadow Roles

The Wine Group; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wine Group invites aspiring winemakers to join its internship program in California locations such as Fresno, Glen Ellen, Ripon, Soledad and Woodbridge. Under the Winemaker's supervision, you will shadow roles across the facility to gain hands-on experience from grape handling to finished product, while learning sustainable TWG practices.

You will participate in analytical lab procedures, sanitation, crush operations, and daily tastings, documenting results and supporting winemaking

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergrad program in Viticulture and Enology.
• College student or recent graduate, junior level or higher.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Shadow various roles within the facility to learn practices and leadership skills.
• Participate in analytical lab procedures and identify wine specs for varietals.
• Assist with sanitation, crush, and daily production tasks under supervision.
• Document tasks, write work orders, and aid in closing completed orders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate viticulture/enology program

College student or recent graduate

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet proficiency

Job description

The Wine Group invites aspiring winemakers to join its internship program in California locations such as Fresno, Glen Ellen, Ripon, Soledad and Woodbridge. Under the Winemaker's supervision, you will shadow roles across the facility to gain hands-on experience from grape handling to finished product, while learning sustainable TWG practices.

You will participate in analytical lab procedures, sanitation, crush operations, and daily tastings, documenting results and supporting winemaking