Job Details
Job Title: Harvest Winemaking Intern
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Description: We invite enthusiastic individuals passionate about wine and dedicated to making wines of exceptional quality to join us in the role of Harvest Intern. This is a very comprehensive internship and a rare opportunity to be in close company with multiple winemakers, work hands-on with a wide variety of small-lot wines and be exposed to a myriad of different winemaking techniques.
Sugarloaf Harvest Interns work directly alongside extraordinary winemakers and seasoned Sugarloaf staff, assisting with all aspects of the winemaking processes. We assign Harvest Interns to specific clients and give Harvest Interns full responsibility for dedicated fermentations from crush pad to barrel while under the direction of clients and supervision by Sugarloaf staff. At Sugarloaf, you will see it all!
The Sugarloaf harvest internship begins in early August and concludes around mid-December, depending on Mother Nature. We start with Pinot noir and then end with a steady pace of our later season Cabernets, with the fun varieties in between. The right candidates need to be energetic and highly motivated, with outstanding attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile for our clients. We expect the Harvest Interns to be considerate, cooperative crew members and contribute to the overall positive energy of our team. Interns receive extensive training in winemaking techniques and safety practices. The team at Sugarloaf pride themselves in promoting a safe working environment and providing an excellent harvest learning experience.
Qualifications:
• Degree or coursework in winemaking/fermentation sciences is a plus
• Preference for candidates with previous harvest experience, especially forklift experience
• Must commit to working full-time plus extended harvest hours through our harvest season
• Must be organized with acute attention to details
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, safely
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours on short notice
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have legal United States work eligibility
Work Environment Requirements:
• Ability to work in confined spaces and high places and climb ladders
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Work with chemicals that require protective equipment (goggles, gloves, etc.)
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time
• Perform work duties inside and outdoors
Additional Requirements:
• International applicants must obtain a work visa. For citizens of Australia and Chile, we have approved LCA’s for E-3 and H-1B1 visas; citizens of other countries can apply for J-1 VISA through CAEP.org.
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• Harvest interns are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation
Compensation: Hourly wage: $22 (plus overtime pay, per California law).
For more information on our facility and clients, please visit us at https://www.sugarloafwineco.com.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity to be part of a small winemaking team, experience all aspects of the wine production process, with exposure to 36 winemakers, 47 grape varietals, 49 viticultural areas, and over 300 unique lots in one state-of-the-art facility, please send us your resume with an accompanying cover letter. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
Sugarloaf Harvest Interns work directly alongside extraordinary winemakers and seasoned Sugarloaf staff, assisting with all aspects of the winemaking processes. We assign Harvest Interns to specific clients and give Harvest Interns full responsibility for dedicated fermentations from crush pad to barrel while under the direction of clients and supervision by Sugarloaf staff. At Sugarloaf, you will see it all!
The Sugarloaf harvest internship begins in early August and concludes around mid-December, depending on Mother Nature. We start with Pinot noir and then end with a steady pace of our later season Cabernets, with the fun varieties in between. The right candidates need to be energetic and highly motivated, with outstanding attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile for our clients. We expect the Harvest Interns to be considerate, cooperative crew members and contribute to the overall positive energy of our team. Interns receive extensive training in winemaking techniques and safety practices. The team at Sugarloaf pride themselves in promoting a safe working environment and providing an excellent harvest learning experience.
Qualifications:
• Degree or coursework in winemaking/fermentation sciences is a plus
• Preference for candidates with previous harvest experience, especially forklift experience
• Must commit to working full-time plus extended harvest hours through our harvest season
• Must be organized with acute attention to details
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, safely
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours on short notice
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have legal United States work eligibility
Work Environment Requirements:
• Ability to work in confined spaces and high places and climb ladders
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Work with chemicals that require protective equipment (goggles, gloves, etc.)
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time
• Perform work duties inside and outdoors
Additional Requirements:
• International applicants must obtain a work visa. For citizens of Australia and Chile, we have approved LCA’s for E-3 and H-1B1 visas; citizens of other countries can apply for J-1 VISA through CAEP.org.
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• Harvest interns are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation
Compensation: Hourly wage: $22 (plus overtime pay, per California law).
For more information on our facility and clients, please visit us at https://www.sugarloafwineco.com.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity to be part of a small winemaking team, experience all aspects of the wine production process, with exposure to 36 winemakers, 47 grape varietals, 49 viticultural areas, and over 300 unique lots in one state-of-the-art facility, please send us your resume with an accompanying cover letter. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
Pay Scale: $22 per hour
Job Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Start Date: August 05, 2025
End Date: December 05, 2025
Company Name: Sugarloaf Wine Company
Company Description: Sugarloaf Wine Company is a premier, small-lot custom crush service winery, located 10 minutes from Santa Rosa, California. We provide a state-of-the art winemaking facility and a dedicated staff to support our world-renowned consulting or owner winemakers in crafting their passion-driven wines. We meticulously process 47 different grape varietals, representing 49 different American Viticultural Areas, into over 300 unique lots.
Contact Name: Lynn Krausmann
Contact E-mail: lynn@slcrush.com
Phone: 707-888-2135
Website: https://www.sugarloafwineco.com/
Application Deadline: Application is open until filled