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2026 Spring Winemaking Internship

Hamel Family Wines

Sonoma, CA

Job Description:

Hamel Family Wines in Sonoma Valley, California is seeking an intern to assist its core winegrowing team between January 5 – May 29, 2026.

Successful candidates will share a passion for wine and viticulture, and an interest in biodynamic grape growing and minimal intervention winemaking. They will also be prepared to work hard in a team-oriented, exacting work environment.

The spring winemaking internship is an opportunity to spend the off-season post-harvest moving wine, topping, helping with bottling, and other miscellaneous winery tasks.

Winery Responsibilities Include:

•  Wine sample collection, monitoring and lab analysis;
•  Maintaining winery sanitation;
•  Winery and cave organization;
•  Barrel, oak tank and concrete tank preparation and maintenance.
•  Wine movements and Bottling

Requirements:

•  Passion for terroir and the connection between the vineyard and wine quality;
•  Previous winery and/or vineyard experience a plus;
•  Strong work ethic and self-starter;
•  Pleasant, team-oriented attitude;
•  Enthusiasm to engage in all winery and vineyard tasks;
•  Deep attention to detail;
•  Excellent communication skills; competency in Spanish a plus;
•  Previous forklift experience a plus;
•  Ability to lift 50 lbs.;
•  Studies in viticulture or enology or related sciences preferred;
•  Reliable transportation to and from work, as we are not accessible via public transportation


Compensation: $22/hr plus all lunches and snacks

ABOUT HAMEL FAMILY WINES
Hamel Family Wines is a winery located in Sonoma Valley that produces approximately 10,000 cases of wine per year and is devoted to the production of wines from estate biodynamic vineyards that express a true sense of purpose and place.

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Friday, October 10th
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Category:
Job Level:
Internship/Seasonal
Compensation:
$‌2‌2.OO

Contact Information:

Hamel Family Wines
Maura E Kinsella