2024 Vintage Cellar Position
Elyse Winery is a boutique winery out of Yountville, California, that specializes in crafting ultra-
premium wines from a multitude of the most renowned vineyards in the Napa Valley and
surrounding areas. As a team led by 100-point winemaker, Russel Bevan, we focus on producing
high end Bordeaux varietal wines for our 3 different labels (Elyse, Addax, and
Institution).
We are looking for a 2024 harvest intern who is enthusiastic and motivated to work with our
outstanding portfolio of wines. Interns will work intimately with the winemaker and cellar team
and will be involved in all aspects of production, including but not limited to:
- Grape sampling
- Tank and crush equipment set up and sanitation
- Grape receiving, processing and sorting
- Pressing
- Inoculations
- Nutrient additions
- Red and white fermentation monitoring
- Pumpovers/punchdowns
- Drain and press operations
- Barrel preparation
- Barrel racking and filling
- Barrel topping
Qualifications include:
- General knowledge of wine making equipment and practices
- Willingness to learn
- Advanced level of cleanliness
- Ability to adapt and adjust plans on the fly
- Ability to problem solve in stressful situations
- Ability to lift/carry 50lbs on a daily basis
- Attention to detail
- Great attitude and work ethic
- Willingness to work long hours on your feet 6 days a week
- Able to perform physical labor required for all cellar work
- Able to follow written and oral instruction
- Previous harvest experience desired but not necessary
Position will start at the beginning of August and last until late November. Bring a great attitude
and desire to learn.