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Winemaking Intern (Healdsburg)

Healdsburg, CA

$22 - $24/hr

The intern will be required to spend a given amount of time shadowing different roles within the ... Given an opportunity to learn all the various lab procedures and should be able to identify wine ...

Bronco Wine Co

Intern

Ceres, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

The Winemaking Intern supports the winemaking team through hands-on participation in all stages of wine production. This internship is designed to provide practical, educational experience in harvest ...

Testarossa Winery

Cellar Intern

Los Gatos, CA

$22/hr

Come learn alongside our team of dedicated wine enthusiasts today! We are seeking a cellar intern for our 2026 harvest season (approximately August 6th - October 9th). This is a full-time temporary ...

Testarossa Winery

Cellar Intern

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$22/hr

Ready to start your journey in the art of making wine with an extraordinary team? Come learn alongside our team of dedicated wine enthusiasts today! We are seeking a cellar intern for our 2026 ...

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Cellar Intern

Hopland, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Our portfolio features some of North America's most revered wineries, including Duckhorn, Decoy ... The members of our intern team will learn and apply the practical skills that are essential for ...

Testarossa Winery

Cellar Intern

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$22/hr

Come learn alongside our team of dedicated wine enthusiasts today! We are seeking a cellar intern for our 2026 harvest season (approximately August 6th - October 9th). This is a full-time temporary ...

Treasury Wine Estates

Harvest Internships

Saint Helena, CA

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Helena, Beaulieu Vineyards Harvest Cellar Intern - Possible locations include Stags' Leap Winery, Beaulieu Vineyards, Etude, St. Helena, Frank Family Vineyards Viticulture Harvest Intern - Possible ...

Far Niente Winery

Harvest Intern

Napa, CA

$22/hr

Harvest Intern, Bella Union Winery, Far Niente Wine Estates Join our Company which is rich in history and stature. Rooted in Rutherford and driven by expertise and creative vision, Bella Union was ...

Far Niente Winery

Harvest Intern

Napa, CA

$17 - $22.75/hr

Harvest Intern, Bella Union Winery, Far Niente Wine Estates Join our Company which is rich in history and stature. Rooted in Rutherford and driven by expertise and creative vision, Bella Union was ...

Pali Wine Co.

Harvest Intern (Paid)

Lompoc, CA

$18 - $20/hr

Pali Wine Co. is looking for a passionate and driven Harvest Intern to join our winemaking team during one of the most exciting and dynamic times of the year. This is a Seasonal, Temporary role ...

Pali Wine Co.

Harvest Intern (Paid)

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Pali Wine Co. is looking for a passionate and driven Harvest Intern to join our winemaking team during one of the most exciting and dynamic times of the year. This is a Seasonal, Temporary role ...

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Lab Intern

Windsor, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team. This role is responsible for fermentation ...

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Cellar Intern

Napa, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... The Harvest Cellar Intern is an integral part of the winemaking process during the harvest season.

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Cellar Intern

Windsor, CA · On-site

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... The Harvest Cellar Intern is an integral part of the winemaking process during the harvest season.

Careers at Pali Wine Co.

Harvest Intern (Paid)

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Pali Wine Co. is looking for a passionate and driven Harvest Intern to join our winemaking team during one of the most exciting and dynamic times of the year. This is a Seasonal, Temporary role ...

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How much do wine intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for wine intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Wine Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wine Intern, you need a basic understanding of viticulture and enology, a willingness to perform physical labor, and, often, a relevant degree or coursework in wine or agriculture. Familiarity with winery equipment, laboratory analysis tools, and production management systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this hands-on role. These competencies ensure efficient operations, high-quality wine production, and valuable learning experiences in a dynamic winery environment.

What is the difference between Wine Intern vs Wine Assistant?

AspectWine InternWine Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in viticulture, enology, or related fieldMay have similar education, but often with more practical experience
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, learning-focused, often seasonal or temporarySupportive role within winery or wine retail, more consistent
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in wineries, vineyards, wine festivals, and educational programsCommon in wineries, wine shops, and distribution companies

While both roles involve working in the wine industry, a Wine Intern is typically a student or recent graduate gaining hands-on experience, whereas a Wine Assistant is a more experienced support role within wineries or retail settings. The internship is often temporary and educational, while the assistant role may be ongoing and more operational.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Wine Intern during harvest season?

As a Wine Intern during harvest season, your daily tasks are likely to include assisting with grape sorting, operating and cleaning winery equipment, monitoring fermentations, and sampling wines for analysis. You may also help with cellar work such as pump-overs, racking, and barrel maintenance. The pace is often fast and physically demanding, especially during peak harvest, but it's a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all stages of wine production while working closely with winemakers and cellar teams.

What are Wine Interns?

Wine Interns are entry-level professionals or students who work at wineries, vineyards, or wine production facilities to gain practical experience in the wine industry. Their responsibilities often include assisting with grape harvest, fermentation, bottling, and other aspects of wine production. Wine Interns may also be involved in laboratory analyses, cellar maintenance, and learning about wine tasting and evaluation. These internships are valuable for those looking to build a career in winemaking, viticulture, or wine business. Internships usually take place during harvest season and can vary in length depending on the winery's needs.
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Infographic showing various Wine Intern job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Internship, 1% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.
Winemaking Intern (Healdsburg)

Winemaking Intern (Healdsburg)

The Wine Group

Healdsburg, CA • On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

This position is posted both INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY.
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to fill out an application! A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you.
Do you know someone outside of TWG who might be a good fit? Please share this opportunity with your connections through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, or email by going to TWG's Job Opportunities page at www.thewinegroup.com/careers and selecting "Share" on each position's application. When prompted, ensure you choose to allow cookies to view the "Share" functionality. If someone you refer is hired and remains employed in good standing for 30 days, you may be eligible to receive a $1,000 referral bonus!
For any questions regarding this position, please email the Lead Recruiter for this search, Courtney Garcia, courtney.garcia@thewinegroup.com.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Winemaker and Operations Manager, the 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 Healdsburg Location (Formerly Simi Winery)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Learn the different processes within the facility to gain knowledge and understand practices 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 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 Range Posted: $22.00 - $24.00/hour.
  • Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities, education, and other position-related factors.

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.
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