Sleeping Giant Winery is hiring a Harvest Winemaking Intern for the 2026 season.

Want to learn winemaking from the ground up? This position will explore all aspects of winemaking at our small, family owned, state of the art winemaking facility. We harvest over 10 varietals and several Napa Valley appellations so that you may obtain a full view of the bounty offered in Napa and Sonoma. From Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Cabernet, Sangiovese and even Nebbiolo, this job will entail all aspects of crush and cellar duties from sanitation (we clean scrupulously) to berry sorting. This position will interface with all aspects of the winemaking process. From some lab duties to cellar. We are a very tidy small team, so the majority of the time you will be actually making the wine alongside our winemaking team.

A good attitude and work ethic is more important than experience, but ideally, we’d like both!

To be considered for the position, we’d like the following traits:
•  Have some harvest experience, although a positive demeanor and desire to make exceptional wines are the most important things
•  Be flexible and able to work long days and weekends
•  Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, climb stairs and ladders and work in a safe and efficient manner
•  Work independently, although you’ll have plenty of guidance
•  Follow detailed verbal and written instructions

Sleeping Giant cares about the winemaking and cares about our employees. We love the harvest period and hope to ‘inoculate’ you with the same feeling! We practice sustainable methods (net zero electric w/ solar, reclaimed water for vineyards and landscape, bird powered pest control and bio-filtro, worm powered wastewater). Come join us for a memorable harvest season!

Visit www.sleepinggiant.wine for more information on us.

Please send a Resume’ and/or Cover Letter to info@deardenwines.com

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