Harvest Cellar Interns

Sebastopol CA

Description

SUMMARY: Kosta Browne Winery seeks to employ a strong team of Cellar Interns for the upcoming 2022 harvest. We strive to make some of the greatest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the world, while providing a safe, educational and enjoyable work environment. Kosta Browne has the honor of sourcing fruit from the most highly acclaimed vineyards in California and we take great pride in delivering exceedingly sought-after wines. We are looking for individuals who are truly passionate about wine, whose selfless work and dedication will be devoted towards creating an incredibly compelling wine. Under close supervision, the Cellar Intern performs routine cellar jobs. The estimated time frame for this position is August 1st through October 29th. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for performing a variety of cellar operations including but not limited to: • Grape receiving and processing activities • Additions to wines/musts • Cap management practices (punch-downs, pump-overs, foot treading) • Fermentation monitoring • Barrel activities (cleaning, filling/topping) • Equipment, tank, and winery sanitation • Some field sampling • Forklift driving • Other tasks deemed necessary will vary depending on daily needs QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: • A positive attitude and reliability • Ability to work both independently and as a team member • Ability to understand and comply with any and all safety requirements • Ability to perform the physical labor necessary • Effective communication skills • Good reading, writing and math skills • Ability to lift up to 42 lbs. • Ability to work in various temperatures • Fluent in English or as a second language required • Valid California Driver's License and clean DMV record preferred but not required About Us The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company, with ten renowned wineries, eight state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, seven beautiful tasting rooms and more than 800 coveted acres of vineyards spanning 22 sustainably farmed Estate properties. Established in 1976, when legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn founded Napa Valley’s iconic Duckhorn Vineyards, today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark. Our 400+ uniquely passionate and well-tenured employees typically join us for our employee-centric culture and industry-leading benefits and stay for the dynamic colleagues, fast-paced environment, and career development. We offer a curated and comprehensive portfolio of acclaimed luxury wines with price points ranging from $20 to $200 across more than 15 varietals and 25 appellations. Our wines are available throughout the United States, on five continents, and in more than 50 countries around the world.