Job Details
Job Title: 2025 Harvest Cellar Intern
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Description: We are a small, family-owned, ultra-premium winery north of Calistoga. This position is a hands-on role collaborating with the Winemaking team in all aspects of production. This is an excellent opportunity to work with multiple varieties and gain experience at an ultra-premium winery.
This is a full-time temporary position spanning from mid-August through mid-November.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate will be performing all aspects of cellar work for all phases of vinification including but not limited to:
• Cleaning and sanitizing all winery equipment.
• Receiving, sorting and processing grapes.
• Red fermentation management – pump-overs, punch-downs, delestage.
• Tank and barrel work.
• Fermentation monitoring and exposure to laboratory procedures.
• Following and observing all safe winery practices.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Interested in learning more about ultra-premium winemaking and enthusiasm for hands-on learning.
• Knowledge of wine equipment, techniques, and processes a plus- previous experience working at a winery is preferred.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel, and be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Perks and benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay, including overtime throughout the harvest.
• Meals provided by the winery on harvest days.
• Work with a small team on every aspect of the process.
• Contribute to producing critically acclaimed wines.
This is a full-time temporary position spanning from mid-August through mid-November.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate will be performing all aspects of cellar work for all phases of vinification including but not limited to:
• Cleaning and sanitizing all winery equipment.
• Receiving, sorting and processing grapes.
• Red fermentation management – pump-overs, punch-downs, delestage.
• Tank and barrel work.
• Fermentation monitoring and exposure to laboratory procedures.
• Following and observing all safe winery practices.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Interested in learning more about ultra-premium winemaking and enthusiasm for hands-on learning.
• Knowledge of wine equipment, techniques, and processes a plus- previous experience working at a winery is preferred.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel, and be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Perks and benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay, including overtime throughout the harvest.
• Meals provided by the winery on harvest days.
• Work with a small team on every aspect of the process.
• Contribute to producing critically acclaimed wines.
Pay Scale: $22-24
Job Location: Calistoga, CA
Start Date: August 11, 2025
End Date: November 17, 2025
Company Name: Peter Michael Winery
Company Description: From the rugged slopes of Mount St. Helena, the brisk, oceanic Sonoma Coast, and the iron-rich soils of the Oakville bench, Peter Michael Winery produces an offering of single-vineyard estate wines indicative of each of these distinct lands. We use time-honored winemaking methods - hand sorting of grapes, native yeasts, French oak barrels, and bâtonnage. Every bottling is an expression of the skill of the winemaking team and the terroir of the land.
Contact Name: Sean Eridon
Contact E-mail: seridon@petermichaelwinery.com
Phone: 707-942-3209
Website: https://petermichaelwinery.com/
Application Deadline: Application is open until filled