Job Details
Job Title: Winemaker, Intern
Job Type: Internship
Job Description: JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Winemaker, Intern Winemaking duties will vary with the intent to participate in the overall wine quality from grape to finished product while following sustainable TWG practices. The intern will be required to spend a given amount of time shadowing different roles within the facility to gain knowledge and understand practices, processes while developing leadership skills.
Hiring for various locations in California including:
Fresno
Glen Ellen - Benziger Family Winery and Imagery Estate
Gonzales
Madera
Ripon
Soledad
Woodbridge Winery
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Shadow different roles within the facility to gain knowledge and understand practices, processes while developing leadership skills (e.g., Cellar, Compliance, Winemaking, and Analytical Lab)
Analytical Lab: Given an opportunity to learn all the various lab procedures and should be able to identify wine specs for all the different varietals upon completion of this section. They will be required to pull tank samples which will aid in the learning of the tank farm.
Sanitation: The intern required to participate in the overall sanitation of the facility prior to the season. This gives an opportunity to learn the basics behind the process prior to the start of crush. The intern will work closely with the cellar employees during the completion of this process, which will help develop a good working relationship prior to the season.
Crush: During crush season the intern will be required to supervise all grape processing. This includes:
Ensuring that sanitation has been properly completed prior to the daily startup.
Responsible for the grape trucks from the test stand to the tanks. The intern will need to work closely with the crusher lead and operators to ensure nothing goes to the wrong tank.
Responsible for seeing that additions and circulations are completed on time and in the correct manner.
Responsible to see that tanks are drained/pressed at the right times based on directions from winemaking.
Participate in daily fermenter tasting and conduct tank walks twice per day.
Participate in and document all production scale winemaking trials.
There may be times when the intern may need to make decisions based on their winemaking knowledge. When doing this they need to use all the facts to support their decision
Upon the completion of crush, the intern will aid winemaking/cellar to ensure processing is conducted in the correct manner.
May be required to write work orders under the direction of the Winemaker.
Assist the winemaker and compliance in the process of closing completed work orders.
Stay up to date with all cellar processing.
Need to be able to answer questions about various states of processing when approached by others.
Participate in all benchtop trials as directed by winemaking (fining, blending, etc.)
Learn why and how each piece of equipment functions in the cellar. This will require that the intern spends time with each of the operators on the various pieces of equipment around the winery.
The intern will be required to provide a status report on the internship upon completion of each of the major tasks above.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 21 years or older upon starting employment.
Enrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate program in Viticulture and Enology
Must be a college student or recent graduate, Junior Level in coursework, or above.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be able to commit to a minimum of six months of full-time work.
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, the Internet and computer aptitude.
Excels at creative problem solving.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and the ability to determine the root cause of the problem.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
Prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability work independently within set guidelines
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise levels.
Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting in a production environment.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally.
COMPENSATION
Hiring Hourly Rate Posted: $24.00/hour.
At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
Under the supervision of the Winemaker, Intern Winemaking duties will vary with the intent to participate in the overall wine quality from grape to finished product while following sustainable TWG practices. The intern will be required to spend a given amount of time shadowing different roles within the facility to gain knowledge and understand practices, processes while developing leadership skills.
Hiring for various locations in California including:
Fresno
Glen Ellen - Benziger Family Winery and Imagery Estate
Gonzales
Madera
Ripon
Soledad
Woodbridge Winery
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Shadow different roles within the facility to gain knowledge and understand practices, processes while developing leadership skills (e.g., Cellar, Compliance, Winemaking, and Analytical Lab)
Analytical Lab: Given an opportunity to learn all the various lab procedures and should be able to identify wine specs for all the different varietals upon completion of this section. They will be required to pull tank samples which will aid in the learning of the tank farm.
Sanitation: The intern required to participate in the overall sanitation of the facility prior to the season. This gives an opportunity to learn the basics behind the process prior to the start of crush. The intern will work closely with the cellar employees during the completion of this process, which will help develop a good working relationship prior to the season.
Crush: During crush season the intern will be required to supervise all grape processing. This includes:
Ensuring that sanitation has been properly completed prior to the daily startup.
Responsible for the grape trucks from the test stand to the tanks. The intern will need to work closely with the crusher lead and operators to ensure nothing goes to the wrong tank.
Responsible for seeing that additions and circulations are completed on time and in the correct manner.
Responsible to see that tanks are drained/pressed at the right times based on directions from winemaking.
Participate in daily fermenter tasting and conduct tank walks twice per day.
Participate in and document all production scale winemaking trials.
There may be times when the intern may need to make decisions based on their winemaking knowledge. When doing this they need to use all the facts to support their decision
Upon the completion of crush, the intern will aid winemaking/cellar to ensure processing is conducted in the correct manner.
May be required to write work orders under the direction of the Winemaker.
Assist the winemaker and compliance in the process of closing completed work orders.
Stay up to date with all cellar processing.
Need to be able to answer questions about various states of processing when approached by others.
Participate in all benchtop trials as directed by winemaking (fining, blending, etc.)
Learn why and how each piece of equipment functions in the cellar. This will require that the intern spends time with each of the operators on the various pieces of equipment around the winery.
The intern will be required to provide a status report on the internship upon completion of each of the major tasks above.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 21 years or older upon starting employment.
Enrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate program in Viticulture and Enology
Must be a college student or recent graduate, Junior Level in coursework, or above.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be able to commit to a minimum of six months of full-time work.
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, the Internet and computer aptitude.
Excels at creative problem solving.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and the ability to determine the root cause of the problem.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
Prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability work independently within set guidelines
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise levels.
Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting in a production environment.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally.
COMPENSATION
Hiring Hourly Rate Posted: $24.00/hour.
At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Scale: $24/hr
Job Location: California
Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: December 01, 2026
Company Name: The Wine Group LLC
Company Description: When you open a bottle of TWG wine, you open a story of passion and appreciation—from the way we care for the land and vines, to the creative blending and caretaking by the winemakers and cellar teams, and to all of those who tend to the wine along the way. For over forty years, we have led with passion. A passion for the company (privately held and management-owned) and for our more than 60 award-winning brands.
Contact Name: Barry Hamory
Contact E-mail: barry.hamory@thewinegroup.com
Phone: 209-599-0488
Website: https://www.thewinegroup.com
Application Deadline: Application is open until filled