Job Details
Job Title: Cellar Internship
Job Type: Internship
Job Description: Ready to start your journey in the art of making wine with an extraordinary team?
Apply here: https://www.testarossa.com/career/
Come learn alongside our team of dedicated wine enthusiasts today! We are seeking a cellar intern for our 2026 harvest season (August through September). The expertise of our wine team has allowed us to earn over 1,900 Outstanding wine scores of 90+ points! Join our talented team to be a part of making and providing the finest wines and winery experiences possible for our guests!
What the Cellar Intern does!
As a cellar intern, you’ll be an integral member of the wine making team for Harvest 2026! Whether you have a personal interest in wine, or are just starting your winemaking career, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process from start to finish. Working with our winemaking team at our historic Los Gatos site Monday - Friday (some weekends, as needed), the day to day may include:
Learning and developing skills required for the wine making process
Sanitizing cellar area, equipment, and tanks
Performing cellar activities: punch downs, pump-overs, racking, drains, barrel filling
Preparing for bottling: prepping, barrel prep and racking, transferring wine
Packaging bottles: loading bottles, packaging, shipping, and quality checks
As a Cellar Intern, you will bring:
High school diploma required, and college degree or pursuit of degree preferred
Previous cellar experience or winery experience is a plus, but not required
Effective communication
Ability to work well as a team and contribute to group tasks independently
Passion for wine
Commitment to safety
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up 50lbs frequently
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
Repetitive motions: lifting, reaching, grabbing, climbing stairs, kneeling, and twisting.
Work typically performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures
Apply here: https://www.testarossa.com/career/
Come learn alongside our team of dedicated wine enthusiasts today! We are seeking a cellar intern for our 2026 harvest season (August through September). The expertise of our wine team has allowed us to earn over 1,900 Outstanding wine scores of 90+ points! Join our talented team to be a part of making and providing the finest wines and winery experiences possible for our guests!
What the Cellar Intern does!
As a cellar intern, you’ll be an integral member of the wine making team for Harvest 2026! Whether you have a personal interest in wine, or are just starting your winemaking career, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process from start to finish. Working with our winemaking team at our historic Los Gatos site Monday - Friday (some weekends, as needed), the day to day may include:
Learning and developing skills required for the wine making process
Sanitizing cellar area, equipment, and tanks
Performing cellar activities: punch downs, pump-overs, racking, drains, barrel filling
Preparing for bottling: prepping, barrel prep and racking, transferring wine
Packaging bottles: loading bottles, packaging, shipping, and quality checks
As a Cellar Intern, you will bring:
High school diploma required, and college degree or pursuit of degree preferred
Previous cellar experience or winery experience is a plus, but not required
Effective communication
Ability to work well as a team and contribute to group tasks independently
Passion for wine
Commitment to safety
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up 50lbs frequently
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
Repetitive motions: lifting, reaching, grabbing, climbing stairs, kneeling, and twisting.
Work typically performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures
Pay Scale: $22.00
Job Location: Los Gatos, CA
Start Date: August 03, 2026
End Date: October 01, 2026
Company Name: Testarossa Winery
Company Description: Bay area winery with tasting room, events and wine bar/bistro. Producer of premium chardonnay and pinot noir.
Contact Name: Melanie Dunstan
Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 408-354-6150 x113
Website: https://www.testarossa.com/career/
Application Deadline: July 12, 2026