Harvest Cellar Intern

Duckhorn Wine Company • Hopland, CA

1d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Decoy Harvest Cellar Internship is designed to introduce participants to a wide range of cellar activities and winemaking techniques. The members of our intern team will learn and apply the practical skills that are essential for achieving superior outcomes in the cellar. This is a physically demanding experience that requires long hours, a flexible schedule, and a positive attitude. In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will learn the basics of winemaking that could serve as a solid foundation for a career in the wine industry or be simply a memorable experience that will last a lifetime.

Responsibilities

• Extensive pressure washing, cleaning and sanitation of tanks, barrels, equipment, hoses, surfaces, etc.
• Harvest preparation, training, inventorying, organizing, and setting-up equipment
• Help make juice and wine additions such as yeasts, nutrients, and tartaric acid
• Perform cap management activities, including pumpovers and punchdowns
• Barrel work, to include topping, sulfuring, filling, and racking
• Participate in juice and wine movements, such as racking, draining, transfers, and blending
• Assist crush equipment operators during the receiving, pressing, sorting, destemming, and transfer of fruit and must
• Assist with pressing operations, including draining, tank dig-outs, and tending press pans
• Participate in juice and wine tastings, as time allows
• Post-harvest clean-up
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Hourly pay $22.00-$25.00
• Discounts on wine and merchandise.
• Sick time accrual.
• A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.

What This Job Offers

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