Harvest Internship
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Tolosa Winery
San Luis Obispo,
California
Come join our dynamic team at Tolosa in Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo for harvest 2017. Working with estate vineyards and small quantities of high quality Pinot noir and Chardonnay from select vineyards from around California. We focus primarily on Pinot noir and Chardonnay but enjoy also crafting small lots of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Syrah, and Grenache. You will have an opportunity to be involved in all phases of harvest with other like-minded, hardworking individuals. Our equipment which is specifically selected to craft premium quality wines includes an optical sorter, basket press and state of the art open top fermenters. As a small brand housed within a custom crush facility we have access to advanced laboratory equipment.
We are looking for someone with:
• Passion and dedication for making world-class wines
• An understanding of basic winemaking principles
• Established cellar skills including: emptying/filling barrels, transferring wine/ juice, cleaning/sanitation of winery equipment, topping, drain/pressing, crushing, inoculating, making additions
• Ability to take direction and work within the existing team framework.
You need to be able to:
• Remain positive, detail-oriented and energetic in the face of long hours
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Follow written and oral English instructions
• Provide reliable transportation with a valid license
• Work long hours and most weekends in a fast paced environment
• Walk and stand for long periods of time
• Climb up and down stairs
Additional consideration for individuals who are:
• Forklift certified
• Able to speak Spanish
• Possess a good sense of humor enjoy having fun while working hard
Position duration: August 8 to November TBD
Wage depends on experience.
