Job Details
Job Title: Harvest Internship
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Description: Ellman is a boutique estate in Napa dedicated to crafting exceptional wines from some of the most coveted vineyards in Napa Valley. We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented harvest interns who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to embrace hard work. This exciting opportunity will provide a unique hands-on experience to learn expert winemaking techniques with a tight knit team in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. Interns will actively participate in cellar operations, vineyard monitoring—both on our estate and with grower partners—and basic in-house lab work to support precise picking decisions. Through this immersive experience, interns will gain a deep understanding of ultra-premium winegrowing from vine to bottle.
Role & Responsibilities:
This position will assist with both vineyard and winemaking operations. Specific duties include:
• Crop estimation, vineyard monitoring, and sampling estate and grower vineyards
• Running and maintaining our in-house lab
• Processing and recording Harvest sample analytes (Brix, pH, TA)
• Sanitization and maintenance of wine tanks and processing equipment
• Working, sorting, and cleaning the fruit processing line
• Barrel organization, preparation, cleaning, and filling
• Fermentation monitoring and cap management using pumpovers and punchdowns
• Inoculations and additions to musts and fermentations
• Draining and digging pomace out of wine tanks
• Filling, operation, and cleaning of the wine press
• Overall facility maintenance and general cellar work including sampling, racking, blending, topping, additions, and barrel maintenance
• Accurate recording of work, inventories, and supplies via InnoVint database
• Above all prioritize safety, quality control, organization, and efficiency in all operations
Job Requirements:
• College degree, preferably in Viticulture and/or Enology
• Previous industry experience is preferred
• Forklift experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Willingness to work early mornings
• Comfortable working outdoors in vineyard settings
• Self-motivated and capable of occasionally working alone
• Ability to learn and adapt to seasonal and team needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to drive to various vineyards across multiple counties
• General viticulture knowledge would be beneficial
• General knowledge of cellar practices
• General lab knowledge and experience would be beneficial
• Potential for overtime and weekend work
• An interest in producing high-quality wines
• Willingness to perform basic routine tasks as well as contribute at a higher level
Role & Responsibilities:
This position will assist with both vineyard and winemaking operations. Specific duties include:
• Crop estimation, vineyard monitoring, and sampling estate and grower vineyards
• Running and maintaining our in-house lab
• Processing and recording Harvest sample analytes (Brix, pH, TA)
• Sanitization and maintenance of wine tanks and processing equipment
• Working, sorting, and cleaning the fruit processing line
• Barrel organization, preparation, cleaning, and filling
• Fermentation monitoring and cap management using pumpovers and punchdowns
• Inoculations and additions to musts and fermentations
• Draining and digging pomace out of wine tanks
• Filling, operation, and cleaning of the wine press
• Overall facility maintenance and general cellar work including sampling, racking, blending, topping, additions, and barrel maintenance
• Accurate recording of work, inventories, and supplies via InnoVint database
• Above all prioritize safety, quality control, organization, and efficiency in all operations
Job Requirements:
• College degree, preferably in Viticulture and/or Enology
• Previous industry experience is preferred
• Forklift experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Willingness to work early mornings
• Comfortable working outdoors in vineyard settings
• Self-motivated and capable of occasionally working alone
• Ability to learn and adapt to seasonal and team needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to drive to various vineyards across multiple counties
• General viticulture knowledge would be beneficial
• General knowledge of cellar practices
• General lab knowledge and experience would be beneficial
• Potential for overtime and weekend work
• An interest in producing high-quality wines
• Willingness to perform basic routine tasks as well as contribute at a higher level
Pay Scale: $25/Hr
Job Location: Napa, CA
Start Date: July 16, 2025
End Date: November 30, 2025
Company Name: Ellman
Contact Name: Ansel Risch
Contact E-mail: ansel@acewineconsulting.com
Website: https://ellmanwine.com
Application Deadline: Application is open until filled