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Distinguished Vineyards

Harvest Enologist

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Oversee and assist with the fermentation process, ensuring that it proceeds within desired ... Harvest Enologist Intern Job Status: Full-time, temporary Job location: Healdsburg, CA 95448 Hourly ...

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Enologist

Geyserville, CA · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

The Harvest Enologist will provide daily support to winemaking operations through accurate data ... Effectively convey data and timelines to winemaking team * Assist with other work in the cellar and ...

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Enologist Intern

Napa, CA · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Under close supervision of the Duckhorn Vineyards Winemaking team, the Harvest Enologist will lead inoculations and fermentation additions, assist with operational and logistical projects, and ...

The Wine Group

Winemaker - Ripon

Ripon, CA · On-site

$97K - $121K/yr

... Assistant Winemaker/Enologist/Intern. Key areas of responsibility include support and facilitation between various production teams (including lab, winemaking, and cellar), ensuring priorities and ...

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What are some common challenges an Assistant Enologist faces during the winemaking process?

Assistant Enologists often encounter challenges such as managing fermentation variations, ensuring quality control in laboratory analyses, and troubleshooting issues like stuck fermentations or off-flavors. The role requires close attention to detail and adaptability, as unexpected changes in grape quality or environmental conditions can impact production. Collaborating effectively with cellar staff and the head enologist is essential to resolve issues quickly and maintain product consistency throughout the winemaking season.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Enologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Enologist, you need a solid understanding of viticulture, fermentation science, and laboratory techniques, typically supported by a degree in enology, chemistry, or a related field. Familiarity with wine analysis instruments, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and safety protocols is essential. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and clear communication help ensure quality and collaboration with winemaking teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing high-quality wines and maintaining rigorous standards throughout the winemaking process.

What are Assistant Enologists?

Assistant Enologists are professionals who support winemakers and head enologists in the production of wine. They perform tasks such as monitoring fermentation, sampling and testing wine for quality and stability, maintaining laboratory equipment, and assisting with blending and bottling processes. Assistant Enologists play a crucial role in ensuring that wine meets quality standards and help troubleshoot production issues. Their work often involves both laboratory analysis and hands-on tasks in the winery. This position requires a background in enology, chemistry, or a related field, along with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

What is the difference between Assistant Enologist vs Enologist?

AspectAssistant EnologistEnologist
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in enology, viticulture, or related field; certifications are a plusRequires a bachelor's degree, often with additional certifications or experience in wine production
Work EnvironmentAssists in wine production, laboratory testing, and quality control under supervisionLeads wine production processes, makes technical decisions, and oversees quality assurance
Industry UsageCommonly employed in wineries to support enologistsSenior role responsible for managing production teams and ensuring wine quality

In summary, an Assistant Enologist supports the work of an Enologist by assisting in wine production and quality control, while an Enologist takes on a more senior role with greater responsibility for decision-making and management in the winery.

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Harvest Enologist

Harvest Enologist

Distinguished Vineyards

Healdsburg, CA • On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Harvest Enologist Intern to join the MacRostie Winery production team for 2026 Harvest! Reporting to the Director of Winemaking, this role is responsible for overseeing and supporting the winemaking process during the critical harvest period. This role ensures that grape harvest and fermentation processes are conducted efficiently and with the highest quality standards, in line with the winery's goals and practices. The Harvest Enologist contributes to quality control, data collection, and the technical monitoring of fermentation and winemaking processes. This role also provides opportunities for hands-on learning and development in enology for those pursuing a career in the wine industry. We are seeking out an experienced and talented individual to serve as our Harvest Enologist at our Healdsburg facility alongside the winemaking team. This role is based in Healdsburg and is a full-time, temporary non-exempt position, working July-October (6am-4:30pm with overtime flexibility and work during the weekends) tentatively.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Prior experience with lab procedures and basic analyses
    (titrations, pH measurements, etc.)
  • A college degree in Viticulture and Enology or other related
    science field. Students in a related field working on their
    degree should feel encouraged to apply as well.
  • Experience with additions and inoculations are preferred but
    not required
  • A basic knowledge and understanding of the winemaking
    process
  • Interpret and communicate clearly results to the winemaking
    team
  • Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Excel and
    Word
  • A strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks in a
    timely manner
  • Works well in a team setting but able to work on tasks alone
    as well as independently
  • Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs, stand for long periods of
    time, and walk-through vineyards with or without reasonable
    accommodation
  • Ability to work long hours at peak times (up to 12 hours a day
    and 6-7 days a week)
  • Ability to walk various vineyard terrain, standing for long
    periods of time and the ability to withstand working in
    outdoor environments/seasons/weather

Must be able to provide U.S. Work Authorization without current or future sponsorship
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operations - Lab (60%)
• This individual will work closely with our Assistant Winemaker to ensure that necessary sampling and
analysis is being performed accurately.
• Perform pre-bottling analysis, QC checks during bottling, grape sampling from vineyards throughout
Sonoma County, work with and independently in the lab measuring Brix/Temperatures of
fermentations daily, performing daily berry, juice, and wine analyses. Oversee and assist with the
fermentation process, ensuring that it proceeds within desired parameters (temperature, yeast
activity, etc.).
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all laboratory results for analysis and decision making. Lab data entry into Microsoft Excel and Vintrace winery software, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab equipment and materials.
Operations - Cellar (40%)
• The individual will also be asked to assist with cellar operations as needed with the processing of
harvested grapes, including crushing, pressing, and managing fermentation vessels, cap
management, inoculations and additions and wine transfers.
• These daily tasks will be performed around a core of cleaning duties, preceded and followed by more
cleaning.
As a boutique winery our team work close together though the harvest assisting each other's
department, which makes a unique experience for the candidate to get to work and see every step of
the process
By joining MacRostie, you will be joining a team of diverse individuals, all passionate about wines, our employees, and our business and what they do! We aim to provide a fun and inclusive culture where everyone can be the best they can be and have a great time doing it. When applying for this opportunity, please complete an application and provide a complete resume. Distinguished Vineyards and it's wine partnerships (MacRostie Winery, Markham Vineyards, and Argyle Winery) are an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply. All applications are kept confidential. Please visit our website to learn moreabout our culture: Distinguished Vineyards
Job Details:
Job Title: Harvest Enologist Intern
Job Status: Full-time, temporary
Job location: Healdsburg, CA 95448
Hourly Wage Range: $21 - $23/hr. (no benefits included)

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