Aubert Wines is a luxury brand specializing in ‘Grand Cru’ Single Vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Our winery is in Calistoga, Napa Valley. We are seeking one candidate for an extended internship role with wide-ranging vineyard and winery responsibilities. This position is an important part of our small winemaking team and will offer opportunities to become immersed in the full gamut of wine production during and beyond harvest.

2026 Extended Vineyard and Winery Intern- Position Summary:

This position will last approximately 6 months, beginning in early June and ending mid December. This is a unique opportunity to participate in extended winery operations before, during, and after harvest. The selected candidate will develop and gain a wide-ranging skillset in the vineyard, lab, and cellar that are the essential elements of a well-rounded production team member.


Responsibilities:

Cellar
•  General winery sanitation
•  Fruit reception and processing
•  Press loading and operation
•  Cap management
•  Barrel work
•  Racking and blending
•  Assistance with bottling

Lab
•  Conduct lab analysis on juice and wine samples
•  Pull barrel samples for analysis, bench trials, and tastings
•  Data entry into winery tracking software
•  Monitor fermentations by measuring and recording brix and temperature
•  Participation in staff tastings

Vineyard
•  Collect and process vineyard maturity samples
•  Assist with vineyard pest and disease monitoring and sample collection
•  Collect data for phenology tracking and crop estimates
•  Budwood sampling and processing, as needed


Qualifications:

•  Candidates should have a passion for wine and desire to learn more about production at an ultra-premium level.
•  Degree in Viticulture, Enology, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or other science related field preferred.
•  Ability to work in a fast paced, yet calm and collected, environment.
•  Previous harvest experience preferred.
•  Forklift experience a plus.
•  Working knowledge of modern production equipment, techniques, and basic operations.
•  Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
•  Demonstrated reliability and punctuality.
•  Ability to follow safety regulations, operating procedures, and company policies.
•  Capacity to work autonomously and in a team environment.
•  Ability to lift 50 lbs.
•  Candidates will be expected to work in a wide range of hot and cold environments and weather conditions, and to spend long hours on their feet in the cellar and vineyards.
•  Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
•  Willingness to work 6 to 7 days a week during harvest.

Time frame: June-December 2026