Job Posting for Intern - Harvest Winemaking at Delicato Family Wines
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
North Coast
Monitors quality of incoming fruit, fermenting wines by sensory evaluation and data tracking, monitor must chemistry and fermenter Brix and Temp readings, record and communicate information to Winemaker
Communicates DFW Winemaking plans, ingredient additions and action items to staff at offsite winemaking facilities based on winemaking protocols and instructions
Maintains Harvest Plan spreadsheet - recording vineyard information, yields, chemistry, fermentation data
Assists with harvest scheduling and logistics, yield calculations, tonnage reports
Tracks ingredient inventories
Other data management and distribution duties
Vineyard site visits to monitor grape development
Position based in Napa but will be required to work most days offsite at two Custom Crush Wineries in Sonoma County.
*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 $20.00 to $22.00. 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.
Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hourly Wage Estimation for Intern - Harvest Winemaking in Geyserville, CA
$34.94 to $46.23
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