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Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Cellar Intern

Napa, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Harvest Cellar Interns will be responsible for working with the winemaking team to create iconic luxury wines. Interns will assist with grape processing, fermentation management, and our extensive ...

Cline

Harvest Cellar Worker

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$20/hr

HARVEST CELLAR WORKER SUMMARY Cline Family Cellars is seeking motivated and dedicated Harvest Cellar Workers to join our team for the 2026 harvest season. Starting the first week of August, this ...

Cline

Harvest Cellar Worker

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

HARVEST CELLAR WORKER SUMMARY Cline Family Cellars is seeking motivated and dedicated Harvest Cellar Workers to join our team for the 2026 harvest season. Starting the first week of August, this ...

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Cellar Intern

Windsor, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

The Harvest Cellar Intern is an integral part of the winemaking process during the harvest season.This intemship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a worker cellar ...

PRECEPT BRANDS LLC

Cellar Worker

Caldwell, ID · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Seasonal Harvest Cellar Worker / Sawtooth & Ste. Chapelle Winery Precept Wine is the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. We're seamlessly integrated to run our own vineyards ...

J3 Wine Partners

Cellar Hand

Napa, CA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

During harvest, cellar work will include, but will not be limited to, grape processing, pumpovers & punchdowns, drain and press, fermentation management and cleaning. * Maintain cellar cleanliness ...

Tank Garage Winery

Cellar Hand

Napa, CA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

During harvest, cellar work will include, but will not be limited to, grape processing, pumpovers & punchdowns, drain and press, fermentation management and cleaning. * Maintain cellar cleanliness ...

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Cellar Intern

Sebastopol, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Kosta Browne Winery is looking for talented and passionate Seasonal Cellar Interns to join the team for Harvest 2026. At Kosta Browne we strive to make some of the greatest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay ...

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How much do harvest cellar jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for harvest cellar in the United States is $20.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a harvest cellar?

Harvest cellar workers are employees who assist with the production of wine during the harvest season, primarily working in the winery's cellar. Their duties include receiving and processing grapes, operating equipment, monitoring fermentation, cleaning tanks and barrels, and supporting winemakers with various tasks. This role is physically demanding and typically seasonal, with peak activity during grape harvest months. Harvest cellar workers play a vital part in ensuring the quality and efficiency of the winemaking process.

What does a harvest cellar worker do?

During harvest season, Harvest Cellar workers can expect fast-paced days that often start early and may extend into long shifts to keep up with incoming grapes. Responsibilities include receiving and processing fruit, monitoring fermentation tanks, cleaning equipment, and assisting with pump-overs or punch-downs. Collaboration is essential, as you'll work closely with winemakers, lab technicians, and other cellar staff to ensure quality and efficiency. The environment is hands-on and physically demanding, but provides excellent experience for those interested in advancing in the wine industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a harvest cellar worker?

To thrive as a Harvest Cellar worker, you need knowledge of winemaking processes, attention to detail, and physical stamina, often supported by prior experience or relevant training. Familiarity with cellar equipment, fermentation tanks, and safety protocols is essential, and forklift certification is often preferred. Strong teamwork, effective communication, and adaptability help individuals excel during the fast-paced harvest season. These skills ensure safe, efficient wine production and the ability to maintain quality standards under tight deadlines.

What is the difference between Harvest Cellar vs Winemaker?

AspectHarvest CellarWinemaker
CredentialsBasic viticulture knowledge, sometimes certifications in wine productionAdvanced education in enology or viticulture, extensive experience
Work EnvironmentCellar or vineyard during harvest, hands-on, seasonalWinery, laboratory, or production facility, year-round
Industry UsagePart of the harvest team, focusing on grape collection and initial processingOversees entire wine production process, from fermentation to bottling

Harvest Cellar roles typically involve assisting during the grape harvest and initial processing, requiring basic viticulture skills. Winemakers have a broader scope, managing the entire wine-making process with advanced enology knowledge. Both roles are essential in the wine industry but differ significantly in responsibilities and experience levels.

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Infographic showing various Harvest Cellar job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,816 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Harvest Cellar Intern

Napa, CA • On-site

Duckhorn Wine Company
11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Duckhorn Wine Companyexternal

$21 - $25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark. 

The Duckhorn Portfolio is looking for Seasonal cellar interns for Harvest 2026 to work at our South Napa production facility. This is an exciting opportunity to work with high-end fruit from many of Napa Valley’s diverse micro-climates and to learn about all aspects of harvest activities in the cellar, as well as assist with some non-harvest cellar activities, such as racking barrels and bottling. Harvest Cellar Interns will be responsible for working with the winemaking team to create iconic luxury wines. Interns will assist with grape processing, fermentation management, and our extensive barrel program, in addition to other essential cellar responsibilities. 

What we will ask you to do:

  • Sanitation, including tanks, barrels, presses, and cellar equipment. 
  • Compliance with all safety policies.
  • Grape processing, including receiving and sorting. 
  • Cellar equipment operation, including air, wine and must pumps, presses and destemmers. 
  • Fermentation management, including inoculations, active fermentation tracking, additions, pump-overs and punch downs, and draining, shoveling tanks, and pressing. 
  • Barrel management, including barrel preparation, barrel stacking and filling, barrel fermentation and barrel topping. 
  • Other cellar projects and tasks as needed. 

What you will need:

  • Basic cellar skills, harvest experience a plus. Must have a willingness to learn. 
  • Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to follow verbal and written English instructions. Spanish language a plus. 
  • Must be a team player, be open to suggestions and able to collaborate with others, as well as able to work independently. 
  • Possess a positive attitude, a commitment to accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to perform the necessary physical labor: lift at least 50 lbs. above the shoulders, climb ladders and stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, and stand for several hours, at times with exposure to the elements, including sun, rain and wind.

What we will provide:

  • The hourly range for this position is $21-$25/hr. (DOE).
  • Discounts on wine and merchandise. 
  • Sick time accrual.
  • A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
  • A company that promotes from within, provides great training and development programs and opportunities. 

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