Tench Vineyards is looking for interns to join the 2024 Harvest Team!

We are a family-owned winery and vineyard (on 61 acres) located in the Oakville AVA of the Napa Valley making premium Bordeaux varietals; focusing mainly on production of Cabernet Sauvignon for our estate wines and a small number of highly acclaimed winemakers at our facility.

We are looking for motivated, reliable, self starters to join our tightly knit team. Ideal candidates should be passionate about gaining experience at a premium winemaking facility and who can commit to staying for the full harvest from August to November (depending on the season). We value putting together a cohesive group of interns who focus on intensive training, task rotation, as well as time together including walking vineyards, tastings and lunches together! (Lunch is provided daily during the peak of harvest!)

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
Fermentation cap management (pump over, punchdown, pulse air)
Clean and sanitize winery and winery equipment
Run crushing line
Drain and press lots
Barrel work (topping, moving, filling, stirring)
Inoculations and nutrient additions
Daily brix and temp readings
Pull samples and other basic lab duties

Qualifications:
Minimum one harvest experience or position in a winery.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Willingness to learn
Adaptability to changing circumstances
Works well under pressure
Forklift experience a plus but not required
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must be able to communicate in English

Physical requirements:
Interns are frequently required to do the following:
Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Climb up and down ladders
Push, pull and lift 50 pounds
Work long and irregular hours

Please send a cover letter and resume.