Job Details
Job Title: 2025 Harvest Cellar Internship
Job Type: Internship
Job Description: We are a small, family-owned, ultra-premium winery located in 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 varietals 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 of 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.
Please email resume and cover letter to rtavizon@petermichaelwinery.com
hands-on role collaborating with the Winemaking team in all aspects of production. This is
an excellent opportunity to work with multiple varietals 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 of 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.
Please email resume and cover letter to rtavizon@petermichaelwinery.com
Pay Scale: $22-$24
Job Location: Calistoga, CA
Start Date: August 15, 2025
End Date: November 15, 2025
Company Name: Peter Michael Winery
Contact Name: Ruth Tavizon
Contact E-mail: rtavizon@petermichaelwinery.com
Phone: 707-942-3207
Website: https://www.petermichaelwinery.com
Application Deadline: Application is open until filled