International Harvest Intern Cellar Technician - Stonestreet Winery
About The Position
Join the Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Production Team for the 2026 harvest! Located in Alexander Valley, we source our fruit from world-class estate vineyards in Sonoma County to produce primarily: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Other varietals we work with include Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Assyrtiko and Malvasia Bianca. We focus on producing high quality single vineyard wines while maintaining separation of each vineyard block, showcasing the unique characteristics of each site. POSITION SUMMARY: Stonestreet Winery is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an International Harvest Intern to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of winery production and winemaking. This is a unique chance to work alongside our expert viticulture and winemaking team in one of California's most renowned wine regions. Successful candidates will be exposed to a wide range of tasks while learning a variety of premium winemaking techniques. We are seeking fun, hardworking, and driven individuals with high attention to detail! You must be a team player, hungry to learn more about the winemaking process in a fun, fast-paced, professional environment. We provide weekly harvest lunches and safety incentives, winemaker tastings & vineyard visits.
Requirements
- International positions will be processed via coordination with CAEP - www.jfw.caep.org
- Passion for viticulture and winemaking with a strong desire to learn.
- Willingness to work long hours and in various weather conditions typical during harvest season.
- Strong physical stamina for lifting, bending, and working outdoors.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- International applicants must have appropriate work authorization for the U.S. (Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates).
- Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to new environments.
- The ability to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stand, kneel, and regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing all winery equipment and facility
- Red fermentation management – pump overs, punch downs, rack & returns, temperature checks, additions
- Racking and pumping juice and wine
- Barrel work - including filling, topping, stirring and racking
- Obtaining lab samples from tanks, amphorae and barrels
- Operating crush pad equipment
- Forklift operation
- Following and observing all safe cellar practices and SOP’s
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Benefits
- Immersive, hands-on experience in a renowned wine-growing region.
- Mentorship from experienced winemakers and vineyard managers.
- A great opportunity to build international connections in the wine industry.
- Competitive compensation
- Access to Stonestreet’s exceptional wines and participation in special events and tastings.
- Vineyard visits, winery tours, ferment tastings and wine tastings with winemakers.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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