Position Purpose

The Harvest Winemaking Intern position allows recent college graduates the opportunity and exposure to winemaking projects and tasks which may coincide with the Intern’s academic and/or career interest. This allows for broad exposure to the organization with supervision and mentoring, which creates a professional network and real-life work experiences during the harvest season.

Under general supervision, the Harvest Winemaking Intern is responsible for providing technical and logistical support by performing various Harvest-related winemaking duties which may vary depending on location. This position may also assist in implementing and monitoring winemaking trials and small experimental lots and may work with production teams to perform routine duties as directed.

Functional Responsibility

Essential Duties

The Intern will be assigned to one of our CA locations and job duties will vary by location listed below:

Geyserville

Assists winemaking in all activities
Creates daily tasting sheets
Monitors temperatures: set points versus actual, adjust as needed and troubleshoot
Prepares list of first additions (water, yeast, acid, special add) and mid-fermentation adds, confirming no double adds
Assists in managing and monitoring winemaking trials and special projects
Organizes and tracks ingredient inventory
Monitors analysis and raises red flags
Monitors and manages ML Inoculum and ML tank/bbl monitoring
Prepares stirring and air additions, racks and returns
Monitors alcoholic fermentation tank cards
Sampling and setup for tastings, analysis, and winemaking trials
Vineyard site visits to monitor grape development

Manteca

Assists with monitoring juice, primary fermentations, secondary fermentation temperatures and activities
Sets up sensory evaluations
Participates in Micro Ox projects
Assists in small lot fermentations
Performs lab bench trials for fining, wine repairs, tastings, bentonite trials, etc.
Collects data for research and development projects
Conducts Harvest related lab analysis
Prepares special ingredient additions
Performs various administrative tasks

Central Coast

Performs general quality checks
Conducts fermenter Brix/Temp analysis
Assists in managing and monitoring winemaking trials & fermentations
Sampling and setup for tastings, analysis and winemaking trials
Vineyard Visits
Performs lab analysis and sets up for daily sensory tastings
Analyze grape maturity samples (King City)
Participates in Micro Ox projects

Napa Valley - Black Stallion Estate Winery

Assists with grape receiving and sorting
Performs Pump Overs/Punch Downs
Assists with draining/pressing tanks
Fills barrels
Prepares and completes wine ingredient additions
Sanitizes winery equipment and facilities
Manages data and distribution
Performs general quality checks
Conducts fermenter Brix/Temp analysis
Assists in managing and monitoring winemaking trials
Organizes ingredient inventory
Sampling and setup for tastings, analysis, and winemaking trials
Other duties may be assigned

Non-Essential Duties

Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Viticulture, Enology, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Biochemistry or other science related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Strong organizational skills
Strong reading, writing, communication and mathematical skills
Solid winemaking theory, wine sensory, communication/presentation and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure during harvest with many different people and departments
Experience with Microsoft Office and proficiency with Excel
Ability to work overtime hours and weekends
Team player and able to work with others
Must be able to work rapidly and accurately, performing multiple tasks simultaneously

Working Conditions

Most activities take place in lab, office or winery environment
Must be able to work extended hours during the harvest season and rotating shifts throughout the year
In the lead up to harvest, some vineyard visits will be performed where the temperatures may reach 100F
Required to drive automotive vehicle or equipment
Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Must be able to pass fit test and perform work while wearing respirators
Work in close quarters or confined spaces
Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment
Occasionally may be required to lift and carry cases of wine
May need to determine color, taste and smell of wine using eyes, tongue, and nose

Work Standards

Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $23.00. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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