Job Details
Job Title: Harvest Enology Internship
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Description: CIRQ Estate is seeking an enterprising individual who is passionate about winemaking to join our team for the 2025 Vintage. We are a premiere estate winery in the heart of the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County producing the highest quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
This is a dynamic position that will be fully immersed in the entire winemaking process and is a hands-on opportunity to learn from acclaimed vintners working with some of the best vineyards up and down California. Training will be provided for the operation of a variety of laboratory and cellar equipment, and the candidate is expected to follow instructions, keep records, and communicate clearly.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated start in August and continues through October depending on the season. This position will be both in the cellar and in our wine lab. Exact duties and tasks will change daily depending on the needs of the winemaking team. An ideal candidate should be ready and willing to work long hours 6 days per week, with the flexibility to adapt as the harvest schedule is unpredictable and changes from day to day.
Lab Work: (~25%)
• Collection and preparation of juice and wine samples for analysis
• Setup and operation of lab equipment
• Organization, precision, and the ability to follow instructions exactly and reproduce results is essential
• Understanding of Enology, winemaking, and basic math and chemistry
Cellar Work: (~75%)
• Accurate measurement of additives
• Additions and wine yeast build up and inoculations
• Pump-overs and punch-downs
• Assisting with grape processing line and pressing
• Daily cleaning and sanitation
Requirements:
• The ideal candidate has recently graduated from a secondary program in Viticulture & Enology (or similar discipline) or is working towards completion.
• Work experience of 1 full-time harvest in wine cellar or lab.
• Conversational English language skills are required. We have a bilingual cellar, English/Spanish, and Spanish language skills are welcomed, but not required for this role.
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from work. The winery is centrally located in the heart of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, but it is rural and cannot be reached easily by public transit or bicycle.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• This is an active job that requires you to walk, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods of time.
• Authorization to work in the United States or ability to obtain a valid work visa
This is a dynamic position that will be fully immersed in the entire winemaking process and is a hands-on opportunity to learn from acclaimed vintners working with some of the best vineyards up and down California. Training will be provided for the operation of a variety of laboratory and cellar equipment, and the candidate is expected to follow instructions, keep records, and communicate clearly.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated start in August and continues through October depending on the season. This position will be both in the cellar and in our wine lab. Exact duties and tasks will change daily depending on the needs of the winemaking team. An ideal candidate should be ready and willing to work long hours 6 days per week, with the flexibility to adapt as the harvest schedule is unpredictable and changes from day to day.
Lab Work: (~25%)
• Collection and preparation of juice and wine samples for analysis
• Setup and operation of lab equipment
• Organization, precision, and the ability to follow instructions exactly and reproduce results is essential
• Understanding of Enology, winemaking, and basic math and chemistry
Cellar Work: (~75%)
• Accurate measurement of additives
• Additions and wine yeast build up and inoculations
• Pump-overs and punch-downs
• Assisting with grape processing line and pressing
• Daily cleaning and sanitation
Requirements:
• The ideal candidate has recently graduated from a secondary program in Viticulture & Enology (or similar discipline) or is working towards completion.
• Work experience of 1 full-time harvest in wine cellar or lab.
• Conversational English language skills are required. We have a bilingual cellar, English/Spanish, and Spanish language skills are welcomed, but not required for this role.
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from work. The winery is centrally located in the heart of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, but it is rural and cannot be reached easily by public transit or bicycle.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• This is an active job that requires you to walk, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods of time.
• Authorization to work in the United States or ability to obtain a valid work visa
Pay Scale: 25$/ hour
Job Location: Windsor, CA
Start Date: August 18, 2025
End Date: October 31, 2025
Company Name: Browne Family Wines
Contact Name: Tyler Tauck
Contact E-mail: tyler.tauck@brownefamilywines.com
Phone: 707-757-6366
Application Deadline: Application is open until filled