Viticulture & Enology Internship Program

Activities:
– transfer/rack/pump-over/stir wine
– barrel and tank prep/filling
– winery sanitation
– calculate and make additions
– filter wine
– crush incoming grapes
– press incoming or fermented grapes
– chemical and sensory analysis of wines
– file work orders and document results
– laboratory testing
– harvesting machinery use
– use of yeasts and trials
– monitor vineyards for pest and disease control and execute sampling protocols

Education/Experience:
– chemistry with lab, prefer analysis of must and wine – winemaking/enology
– knowledge of different wine styles and regions
– prefer viticulture education and experience

Physical Requirements:
– able to spend long periods of time standing, walking, bending, or crouching in
vineyards and winery floors
– ability to stand and walk over rough or uneven terrain
– prolonged outdoor exposure (long, hot days during harvest)
– must be able to lift 50 lbs over head and stand on cement floors for entire shift

Additional Requirements:
– must be able to travel; need own reliable transportation
– flexible schedule: especially during harvest when days can be long
– own laptop/tablet/smartphone with a data plan during travel

Attitude:
– desire to learn
– willing to work hard
– energetic
– passionate about wine and grapes

If interested in learning more about this program, please complete the form below.

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