Winery Cellar Hand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Healdsburg,
California
Limerick Lane Cellars is a small family winery producing world-class wines from 30 acres located in the Russian River Valley in Healdsburg. Planted in 1910, these ancient vines create wines of distinction that only the right combination of wind, fog, sun, soil, and 110 years can provide.
The ideal candidate will be able to follow written and verbal instructions, have a strong work ethic, be highly dependable, a quick-study, and have a positive attitude.
Duties will include all things related to wine production. Experience in the following cellar activities is preferred but NOT required: receiving and processing fruit, pump-overs, punch downs, barrel prep and filling, equipment sanitation.
Flexible and long hours and the ability to work weekends are required. Must be able to lift and carry 50+ lbs. Position starts early August through October. There is potential for a part-time or full-time position after harvest.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to work with some of California's oldest Zinfandel plantings as well as Rhone varietals like Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, etc.
DOE: $17-20 / hour - plus overtime hours
Housing options may be available
