Lytle-Barnett, the second largest Traditional Method Sparkling house in Oregon, was founded in 2013 as the brainchild of Andrew Davis and Andy Lytle. Our single-minded focus is on crafting exquisite sparkling wines from traditional grape varietals - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. Lytle-Barnett is where French tradition meets Oregon Authenticity.

Aubaine, French for “Windfall”, was launched in 2019 by Isabelle Meunier and Andy Lytle as the high-end single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir project addition to the portfolio. Aubaine’s passion and purpose is to craft single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay’s from our estate vineyards. Letting the terroir speak for itself by allowing native fermentations, using gentle extraction methods, and minimal human intervention to coax out the purest expression of Eola-Amity Hills AVA.

We are looking for 2 candidates that are willing to take on the challenge of a Sparkling Harvest for Lytle-Barnett, followed by a still wine harvest for Aubaine. Candidates will work directly with the winemaking team at all times, and thus have a great opportunity to learn all aspects of what we do and why at Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine. We are a small team, and the right candidate must anticipate a great variety of tasks and conduct them with a team oriented and positive attitude. Candidates with great attention to detail and a desire to further hone/practice their skills in a focused high end winemaking environment, will do very well here.

Scope of Work/Responsibilities:

•  Vineyard Sampling: Interns will be trained in how to sample our Eola Amity Vineyards, and explore the sites on multiple occasions.
•  Grape Receival: Recording and organizing incoming fruit and outgoing bins
•  Sorting: Interns will be a part of all fruit sorting during harvest.
•  Cleaning: Correctly and safely following all SOP’s of cleaning crush equipment, picking bins, tanks, barrels, pumps, floors, etc.
•  Fermentation Management: Interns will be trained in the house style of fermentation management. Daily fermentation management is a large part of this position.
•  Cleaning: Did we mention cleaning? : )


What is expected & Required Work Experience:

•  At least one harvest experience required. The more experience you have, the more you will be able to be a part of.
•  Degree in Winemaking or in current pursuit of Degree is not required, but encouraged.
•  Physical labor is guaranteed. Ability to lift heavy items and be on the move is expected.
•  Punctuality and worth ethic is expected. Harvest is not a time to be late.
•  Must be willing to work with a team and carry a positive attitude, even on the hardest of days.
•  Forklift experience is a huge bonus, but not required.
•  Lab experience is a bonus, but not expected.
•  Attention to detail and honesty. We do not cut corners.
•  Fun is promised.


Benefits & PAY

•  We offer industry leading competitive pay based on experience level.
•  Harvest lunches will be catered and provided by the winery.
•  All interns will receive a mixed case of wine for their effort and hard work at the end of harvest.
•  All interns will have an employee discount of 50% off all wine purchases for their duration of temporary harvest employment.
•  All interns will be respected as the super-humans you are. We can’t do what we do without you!