2022 Harvest Internship
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Robert Craig Winery
Angwin,
California
Robert Craig is a small premium wine producer in the Napa Valley and is looking for individuals to join our team who want the best harvest experience this 2022 vintage! We offer free on-site housing, training, and opportunities to work in the vineyard, cellar and lab!
Robert Craig processes about 100 tons and showcases terroir focused high elevation mountain wines, producing six incredible Cabernet Sauvignons, a Merlot, Chardonnay and Zinfandel. The Robert Craig team is committed to our sanitation practices and SOPs to produce these top-quality level wines. You will also have the opportunity to get to know many of the sub appellations with-in the Napa Valley and experience the different expression of terroir with-in each.
One of the primary responsibilities early in the vintage is collecting samples for maturity evaluation. Once harvest officially begins you will be involved in EVERY aspect of wine making from fruit receival to barrel work. The “internship” starts on Monday, August 15, 2022, and lasts about 3 to 4 months. The house at the winery is small and modest with a great kitchen and living area. Though it is rent free it is to be kept clean by you, and there is no smoking.
Responsibilities:
Being ready to start work on time
Pump-overs
Yeast and nutrient additions
Barrel work: cleaning, racking, filling
Press operation
Forklift operation
Tank dig-outs
Laboratory analysis
Extensive cleaning and sanitation
*Desired* Qualifications/Skills:
Education: Minimum high school diploma
Experience: At least one full harvest or Bachelor’s degree in relative field
Good interpersonal relationship skills**
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Basic math skills
Forklift experience
Ability to lift 40+ pounds
Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, dependable, self-motivated, and detailed oriented individuals who love wine! We encourage all individuals who are interested in the position to apply, even if they do not meet all desired qualifications.
How To Apply
Please apply with your resume and cover letter.
