Established in 1972, Clos du Val is an iconic Napa winery and family-owned business, celebrating 52 years of producing exceptional hand-crafted wines with a focus on the Stags Leap District. Clos du Val is seeking harvest interns to be a part of our dynamic production team for the 2024 harvest season!

The ideal candidate would be motivated in helping create the highest quality Bordeaux variety wines and be involved in all aspects of crush activities from grape to barrel. Join an expert team making remarkable Napa Valley wines and experience harvest from the inside. Work closely with the winemaker and team to really understand decision making and processing operations, participate in educational tastings and work with a variety of people and interns from around the world. Longer term employment and growth opportunities may be available at the end of the harvest season.

Internship opportunities available:

Cellar Intern:
•  Crush pad activities- processing, sorting, must transfers
•  Pump overs, punch downs, and additions
•  Barrel activities- cleaning, filling, racking, and topping
•  Draining and pressing
•  Cleaning and sanitization of equipment
•  Forklift driving (training will be provided)

Vineyard / Cellar intern:
•  Vineyard grape sampling (from our estate vineyards and around Napa Valley)
•  Grape sample processing
•  Cellar duties (see above)

Lab / Cellar intern:
•  Lab analysis using our lab equipment (training will be provided)
•  Fermentation monitoring
•  Sampling and sample preparation
•  Inoculations and nutrient additions
•  Data entry
•  Cellar duties (see above)

We offer:
•  Highly competitive pay, depending on experience
•  Housing stipend provided
•  Harvest lunches during high season
•  Additional meals and treats throughout
•  50% discount on wine and merchandise
•  Additional seasonal events and more

Internship starts mid-August and ends late November.