Col Solare Harvest Intern

Col Solare Winery is a small, iconic Washington estate owned by the Antinori Family. The 29-acre estate vineyard and winery on Red Mountain focus on producing ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

We are currently seeking one candidate to join our team at Col Solare Winery in Benton City, Washington as a harvest intern. This “hybrid” position will be exposed to all aspects of the winegrowing process including work in the cellar (75%), lab (15%), and vineyard (10%).

Duration of Internship: June 2025 – December 2025
Pay Scale: $19-$22/hr

In this internship, you will:
•  Work with a small team to produce ultra-premium wine on Red Mountain
•  Monitor fermentations daily by checking brix and temperature
•  Assist in all harvest cellar activities including grape evaluation, sorting, cap management, chemical additions, pressing, and lots of cleaning/sanitizing
•  Maintain the highest level of sanitation in production work areas
•  Conduct lab analysis during harvest using basic wet chemistry and enzymatic analysis for juice, must, and wine
•  Assist with berry sampling as needed to help determine picking dates
•  Assist in vineyard scouting during the summer months
•  Assist with wine tracking using Vintrace Software and Microsoft Excel
•  Taste fermentations with winemaking team periodically to understand different fermentation management techniques and identify wine faults.
•  Comply with all safety requirements

Working Environment:
•  Must be able to lift 50 lbs
•  Must be able to work in cold and wet conditions
•  Must be able to bend, squat, and stand for long periods
•  Must be able to climb stairs, catwalk, and ladders
•  May be required to work in confined space

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
•  Completed undergraduate degree in Enology, Chemistry, Engineering, or other related field
•  Must be 21 years of age
•  Must be available in the Summer/Fall months for harvest
•  Must be available to work at least 60 hours per week during the peak of the season
•  High work capacity and ability to manage several projects simultaneously
•  Ability to work with all types of personalities across different work functions
•  Project and time management skills
•  Proficient with MS Office based tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
•  Ability to carry out direction both verbally and/or in written form
•  Ability to work autonomously