Berryessa Gap Vineyards is seeking a harvest intern(s) for the 2024 harvest. We are a small, tight-knit team looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented, enthusiastic person to join us in making wine in California’s newest AVA. This position will work closely with the Winemaking team and be involved in all aspects of the winemaking process.

Company Website: www.berryessagap.com

Essential duties include:

-Vineyard sampling/monitoring
-Cleaning and Sanitation
-Fermentation management and monitoring
-Inoculations and additions
-Lab analysis
-Filling, racking, and topping barrels
-Data collection and analysis
-other duties as assigned by winemaker

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Valid US work permit required.

-Regular Schedule: 7am-4pm. Overtime may be required. Job will require some weekend and holiday work.

-Ability to climb ladders, lift heavy objects up to 60lbs, do punch downs on fermenters

-Capable of working in hot, outdoor conditions in the vineyard and in the cellar
-Excellent English speaking and literacy skills, bilingual Spanish is preferred
-Ability to work well as a team and contribute to group
-Ability to follow directions, complete work orders independently and willingness to learning
-Knowledge of basic cellar procedures
-Attention to detail and ability work with sense of urgency, and ability to be flexible in fast-paced environment
-Must have valid driver’s license and transportation
-Previous cellar experience is a plus

-lunch provided on Fridays during height of harvest

Staggered start dates, including a summer position beginning mid-June through early Sept. Ideal candidate will work July through October.