2026 Harvest Interns - Chamisal Vineyards
About The Position
Chamisal Vineyards is comprised of 60 vineyard acres, located in San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley. Our vines were originally planted in 1973 making it the first vineyard in the Edna Valley appellation. Our focus is on crafting Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache from our unique estate vineyard here on the Central Coast. We are dedicated to sustainable and organic practices, with both our vineyard and winery being CCOF and SIP certified. Chamisal Vineyards is hiring for seasonal roles at our San Luis Obispo Estate Winery. Qualified candidates for this position will display aptitude and the ability to perform cellar tasks with precision and focus. A basic knowledge of winemaking and previous cellar experience is recommended. We are a small team that takes pride in making great wines and upholding high standards in our winemaking and vineyard practices. We seek candidates that are ready to be challenged. Our continued focus at Chamisal is to be leaders in our appellation and in our community. Our Harvest Internships rely on team efforts and camaraderie, effective communication and a willingness to learn. Enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about learning wine production and cellar operations will gain valuable experience. Candidates will need to be committed for the harvest season and have an open schedule for work from mid-August until November. There will be an opportunity to learn all aspects of winemaking and to further refine skills and understanding for quality wine production. Job duties will include, but not be limited to: Sanitization of tanks and equipment Carrying out wine movements and pump operations Racking from barrels Filtrations (DE & cross flow) Forklift driving Scissor lift operation Topping, sampling Pre-harvest preparations White, rose and red grape processing, including the operation of presses, de-stemmers, and hopper/sorters Bottling preparations and bottling day tasks Opportunities to better understand and evaluate wines with sensory analysis and training
Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Ability to read and speak English
- Ability to work flexible hours and various shifts as needed
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Sanitization of tanks and equipment
- Carrying out wine movements and pump operations
- Racking from barrels
- Filtrations (DE & cross flow)
- Forklift driving
- Scissor lift operation
- Topping, sampling
- Pre-harvest preparations
- White, rose and red grape processing, including the operation of presses, de-stemmers, and hopper/sorters
- Bottling preparations and bottling day tasks
- Opportunities to better understand and evaluate wines with sensory analysis and training
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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