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Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Lab Intern

Geyserville, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

This role is responsible for fermentation monitoring, tank and barrel sampling, and wine analysis. It is expected that repeatable, accurate sampling and analyses are provided; and a positive work ...

Last Bottle Wines

Junior Wine Buyer

Napa, CA · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Junior Wine Buyer Last Bottle Inc. (First Bottle, Last Bottle, Last Bubbles, Invino, Wine Scout ... Accurate logging of incoming samples and proactive management of supplier expectations * Timely ...

Cline

Cellar Worker

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Collect wine samples for laboratory analysis. * Helps to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient winery. * Operate filtration equipment - training provided. * Work shifts, overtime and weekends during ...

Wente Family Estates

SEASONAL LAB TECHNICIAN

Livermore, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $22.97/hr

This position will obtain samples, analyze juices, musts and wines. This position is expected to be able to operate both independently and as a part of a team. Essential Functions * Responsible for ...

Wente Vineyards

SEASONAL LAB TECHNICIAN

Livermore, CA · On-site

$21/hr

This position will obtain samples, analyze juices, musts and wines. This position is expected to be able to operate both independently and as a part of a team. Essential Functions * Responsible for ...

Duckhorn Wine Company

Harvest Cellar Intern

Windsor, CA · On-site

Conduct sampling of current- and past-vintage wine lots in barrel. * Perform basic juice analysis. * Complete other winery projects and tasks as needed. What you will need: * Valid driver's license ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for wine sampling in California is $19.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $22.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Wine Sampling job involves promoting and offering wine samples to customers at retail stores, events, or vineyards. The goal is to educate customers about different wines, encourage sales, and enhance the overall tasting experience. Responsibilities may include setting up tasting stations, discussing flavor profiles, and following alcohol service guidelines. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for this role.

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A typical day in wine sampling involves setting up tasting stations, educating customers about different wines, guiding them through tasting experiences, and answering questions about flavor profiles and pairings. You'll often handle sales transactions, track inventory, and sometimes assist in organizing special events or tours at the winery or retail location. Collaboration with other wine professionals, such as sommeliers and vineyard staff, is common to ensure guests receive accurate information and excellent service. This role provides a dynamic environment where engaging with new people is part of the daily routine, making it ideal for those who are passionate about wine and enjoy customer interaction.

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Harvest Winemaking Assistant - Robert Mondavi Winery

Constellation Brands, Inc.

Oakville, CA • On-site

$24/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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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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