Internship Harvest Cellar Intern – Etude
Job Description
Etude Wines is dedicated to mastering the craft of winegrowing. Etude specializes in estate-grown Carneros Pinot Noir as well as Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills, Santa Maria Valley, Sonoma Coast and Yamhill-Carlton (OR). Etude also produces small amounts of estate-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Rose of Pinot Noir and sources incredible Cabernet Sauvignon from some of Napa Valleys’ most esteemed vineyards.
This is a full-time internship offering competitive pay. Employment starts late July/early August 2022 and finishes October/November 2022 – season dependent.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity to gain in-depth, hands-on experience in winery production practices. The candidate must: be motivated with a strong desire to learn and perform the tasks necessary to craft ultra-premium wines, be able to work efficiently as part of a high energy team, be willing to work extended harvest hours, work well in a fast-paced team atmosphere, have fun while learning and seek quality results.
General harvest cellar work including wine barrel filling and emptying, sanitation, wine/juice transfers, fermentation cap management (punch down/pump over), additions, grape sorting, forklift operation, winery equipment operation, bottling, and recordkeeping. Safety is the first priority in everything we do.
Qualifications
* Education – High School education or higher and proficiency with basic mathematics required.
* Working knowledge of cellar winemaking processes and requirements.
* Knowledge of basic wine chemistry and spoilage organisms.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic setting.
* Good communication skills.
* Positive attitude and ability to perform as a member of a small diverse winery team.
* Motivated with a good drive and work ethic.
Inclusion and Diversity
Etude embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability.
Apply online today! Please send your resumes and cover letter to: Greg.Gerow@tweglobal.com
