Lynmar is a family-owned small lot, ultra-premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer situated on approximately 45 acres of estate vineyards in the heart of the Russian River Valley. We work with mainly estate fruit, with some exceptional outside vineyards also a part of our program. You will see lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Valdiguié on days which we process our clients’ fruit.

Candidates participate in all facets of harvest and work closely with our small winemaking team. We are a (mostly) outdoor winery so you must have the ability to work in various weather conditions and enjoy stunning views of the Russian River Valley. Seriously, the view is awesome.
We are currently hiring for multiple positions, including:

1.Hybrid Cellar/ Lab Role – A dynamic role that involves both cellar and lab responsibilities, perfect for someone looking for variety in their daily tasks. August 1 until end of October.
2. Harvest Cellar Positions - Role involves all duties to carry out a safe, effective, and fun vintage. August 1 to end of October.
There is potential for one of these candidates to remain employed full-time after harvest.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Proper sanitation procedures
Lots & lots of cleaning
Tank & crush pad preparation
Grape receiving & processing
Juice & wine additions
Fermentation maintenance
Barrel preparation & filling
Press & equipment operation
Forklift experience is preferred but not necessary

Hybrid Lab/Cellar Position :

Juice and/or wine analysis
Monitoring tank and barrel fermentations
Collecting vineyard & tank samples for analysis
Grape sample processing
Proper handling, maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment
Plus all the above cellar work

Must have good communication skills and above all, candidates must have a positive attitude. We work long hours and up to 6 days of the week during the peak of harvest. We provide snacks and several lunches throughout the week. Hopefully you enjoy our music taste, we will occasionally pass the aux. Reply to this posting with your favorite harvest snack so we know you read the whole post.

Pay Rate: $20-$24/hr DOE

Currently, we are only accepting U.S. citizens or those legal to work in the U.S.A. Applicants must have reliable transportation to work.