Alma Rosa Winery is looking for harvest intern to join our team for the 2024 harvest. We are located in the beautiful Sta. Rita Hills region of north Santa Barbara County. Our production is focused on high-end vineyard designated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, as well as small lots of Pinot Blanc, Grenache and Syrah.
This position is mainly focused on job duties in cellar, with certain duties in the vineyard as well. The job starts middle of August and will end beginning of December, depending on the specifics of harvest 2024. This is a seasonal, full-time, hourly paid position with overtime and double time as required.
Harvest activities include:
Operating and sanitizing crush equipment
Pressing and draining, both red and white varietals.
Monitoring fermentation (checking brix and temperatures)
Pump-overs and punch downs
Yeast and nutrient additions
Assist with sampling vineyards to determine ripeness
Racking and wine transfer
Physical Requirements:
Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
Ability to bend, squat and lift 50 lbs.
Able to work long hours and overtime.
Perform work duties in various weather conditions outdoors or indoors.
Temperatures in the cellar are cool and noise level is usually moderate.
Full body mobility is required, including: Ability to stand, walk, sit, use tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance and kneel.
About Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
Alma Rosa Winery is dedicated to making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines that express the unique terroir of our appellation, the Sta. Rita Hills. Our wines are layered, vibrant and balanced, reflecting the cool climate impact of the Pacific Ocean breezes that funnel through the unique East-West transverse mountain range of the region.
Situated on the north-facing slopes of the Santa Rosa Hills in Santa Barbara County, the Alma Rosa estate vineyard, El Jabali, was planted in 1983 and became the first certified organic vineyard in Santa Barbara County. Today, the Alma Rosa estate vineyards are 5 non-contiguous plantings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay — along with small amounts of cool climate Syrah and Grenache — that are farmed organically. Vines total 38 acres across our 628-acre estate that stretches from the valley floor to the top of the range.