2025 Harvest Cellar Internship

Company: Peter Michael Winery
Location: Calistoga
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

We are a 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:ALL 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.Job category: Cellar/Lab/Bottling/Warehouse

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