2026 Harvest Cellar Intern

Silver Oak Cellars LLC • Healdsburg, CA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Harvest internships at our Silver Oak Alexander Valley facility are a wonderful opportunity to have fun and learn about winemaking while working alongside our small and talented winemaking team. We are dedicated to crafting ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon with a focus on producing our Alexander Valley label. The Cellar harvest position is responsible for working alongside our production crew in all cellar operations during harvest.

Requirements

• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of cellar equipment and operations is a plus.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions.
• Knowledge of wines and wine production.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Must have a good attitude.
• Walk, kneel, bend, and stand.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Vintrace is a plus.
• Prior harvest experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Assistant Winemaker on all cellar responsibilities.
• Make yeast or nutrient additions to tanks.
• Track Brix and temperatures on fermenting lots using Vintrace.
• Assist in twice-daily pump-over operations using automated pump-overs and TankNet.
• Support draining and pressing operations.
• Tank and equipment cleaning and sanitation as needed.
• Sorting grapes
• May help process grape maturity samples.
• Participate in all safety trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed