Job Description

Job Description:

Small, family-owned, ultra-premium winery north of Calistoga. This position is a hands-on role collaborating with the Winemaking team in all aspects of production. This is an excellent opportunity to work with multiple varieties and gain experience at an ultra-premium winery.

This is a full-time temporary position spanning from mid-August through mid-November.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will be performing all aspects of cellar work for all phases of vinification including but not limited to:
•  Cleaning and sanitizing all winery equipment.
•  Receiving, sorting and processing grapes.
•  Red fermentation management – pump-overs, punch-downs, delestage.
•  Tank and barrel work.
•  Fermentation monitoring and exposure to laboratory procedures.
•  Following and observing all safe winery practices.
•  Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

•  Interested in learning more about ultra-premium winemaking and enthusiasm for hands-on learning.
•  Knowledge of wine equipment, techniques, and processes a plus- previous experience working at a winery is preferred.
•  Communicate effectively in English.
•  Reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel, and be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
•  Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Perks and benefits:

•  Competitive hourly pay, including overtime throughout the harvest.
•  Meals provided by the winery on harvest days.
•  Work with a small team on every aspect of the process.
•  Contribute to producing critically acclaimed wines.

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Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Internship,

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