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Actalent

Winery Laboratory Lead

Acampo, CA

$26 - $31/hr

Strong understanding of wine chemistry and fermentation processes. * Experience leading or ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Actalent

Winery Laboratory Lead

Acampo, CA

$26 - $31/hr

Strong understanding of wine chemistry and fermentation processes. * Experience leading or ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

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Seasonal Test Stand Operator - Fresno

Fresno, CA

$23/hr

... temporary position for the grape harvest season. This position performs general test stand sampling ... Must embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group Core Values - Performance, Empowered and Cost-mindful ...

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What skills and qualifications are needed for temporary wine sampling?

To excel as a Temporary Wine Sampling Associate, you typically need knowledge of wine varieties, basic sales techniques, and any required local permits or certifications for alcohol handling. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and inventory tracking tools is often necessary. Outstanding interpersonal skills, approachability, and the ability to communicate product information clearly help you engage customers and boost sales. These skills are crucial as they ensure customer satisfaction, compliance with regulations, and successful promotion of wine products at events or retail locations.

What challenges are common in temporary wine sampling, and how can they be managed?

In a Temporary Wine Sampling role, a common challenge is engaging a wide variety of customers who may have differing levels of interest or knowledge about wine. It’s important to balance sharing product information without overwhelming or pressuring guests. Additionally, adhering to legal age verification and responsible service guidelines can be demanding during busy events. Effective communication, patience, and adaptability are key to creating a positive sampling experience. Regular feedback from supervisors and learning about the wines beforehand can also help overcome these challenges.

What is a temporary wine sampling?

Temporary wine sampling jobs involve working at events, retail stores, or promotional venues to offer samples of various wines to customers. The main goal is to educate consumers about the wines, encourage purchases, and represent the brand in a friendly and knowledgeable manner. These positions are usually part-time or event-based and may require basic knowledge of wine, excellent communication skills, and the ability to stand for extended periods. Temporary wine sampling jobs are popular among individuals seeking flexible work or experience in the wine and beverage industry.

What is the difference between Temporary Wine Sampling vs Temporary Wine Tasting Host?

AspectTemporary Wine SamplingTemporary Wine Tasting Host
CredentialsNone required, but knowledge of wines helpfulNone required, but wine knowledge preferred
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, retail stores, festivalsEvent venues, wine tastings, promotional events
Industry UsageCommon in wine festivals and retail promotionsCommon in wine tastings and promotional events
Job FocusSampling wines for attendeesEngaging with guests, explaining wines

Both roles involve promoting wines at events, but Temporary Wine Sampling primarily focuses on offering samples to attendees, while Temporary Wine Tasting Hosts engage with guests, providing information and enhancing the tasting experience. The roles often overlap but differ in interaction style and responsibilities.

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Harvest Winemaking Assistant - Robert Mondavi Winery

Constellation Brands, Inc.

Oakville, CA • On-site

$24/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description
Position Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has worked one or two harvests, with a passion for making high quality wine. This position works directly with the Winemaking Team and will provide integral winemaking support, helping to facilitate daily harvest winemaking responsibilities. This position does not require routine Cellar or Lab work; however, interns will work with members of the Cellar and Lab teams to achieve daily responsibilities, and occasional light tasks may be required in either area.
This is a temporary assignment, generally from June/July through November. Schedules are determined on an as-needed basis to keep up with grape processing. This will likely include some weekend work during peak season, and may also include some overtime.
General Responsibilities
  • Vineyard - assist winemakers with vineyard maturity sampling, block monitoring, brix mapping
  • Vineyard - assist winemakers with grape phenolics sampling and mapping
  • Analysis/Lab - maintain updated list of samples for phenolics tracking, ensure that samples are uploaded and named correctly, assist with data compilation and tracking
  • Cellar - daily monitoring of all fermentations including tank temperatures and cap inspection; daily communication of findings to winemaking team
  • Cellar - help monitor press cuts on white grapes; communicate progress and issues to winemakers
  • Cellar - help monitor crushing of reds in To Kalon and back cellars; work closely with winemakers to share progress and concerns
  • Cellar - visit other internal wineries to check in on tanks and barrels, and to pick up and drop off supplies
  • Cellar - assist with lot sampling for analysis or tasting on as-needed basis
  • Cellar - carry out small-scale winemaking trials, prepare initial drafts on findings
  • Cellar - pick up/drop off winemaking supplies and product/wine samples
  • Winemaking - taste and evaluate wines with winemaking team
  • Winemaking/Admin - generate work orders for grape and wine processing
  • Winemaking/Admin - help to compile and organize grape, ferment and wine data
  • Winemaking/Admin - assist with other projects/assignments as needed
  • General - other tasks and projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications
  • One prior winery harvest position in the Cellar, Lab or Winemaking
  • Availability to work from July through the end of November
  • Ability to work various shifts including weekends and overtime
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills - oral and written
  • Technically capable (experience with Vintrace an extra plus)
  • Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications
  • Recent graduate or pursuing a degree in Enology and/or Viticulture or related field
  • Solid understanding of the winemaking process and good wine tasting skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Working conditions in certain areas of the winery are cold, warm, wet, slippery and noisy. Involves exposure to loud noises, fumes, toxic chemicals, near moving mechanical parts and lift truck traffic. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouch or crawl, going up and down stairs and ladders. Must be able to move up to 55 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license. Occasional travel with ability to work weekends and overtime. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The salary rate for this role is $24.00/hr
Location
Oakville, California
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Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Internships
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

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