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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 ...

PRECEPT BRANDS LLC

Cellar Master

Walla Walla, WA · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Cellar Master, Canoe Ridge Winery, Walla Walla WA Precept Wine is the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. We're seamlessly integrated to run our own vineyards, wineries and world ...

Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners

$250/hr

We have an exciting opportunity for Harvest Cellar Hands to join the Argyle Winery production team ... This role is based in Newberg, OR and is a Full-time, temporary position, working ~ 10-12 hours/day ...

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Jackson Family Wines

Cellar Technician I

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Following and observing all safe cellar practices. * Perform equipment set-up duties. * Cleaning ... Wine and juice transfers, racking, blending, moving hoses and equipment * Chemical and nutrient ...

Jackson Family Wines

Cellar Technician I

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Description Position at Jackson Family Wines POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment ...

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How much do winery cellar worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for winery cellar worker 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 does a winery cellar worker do?

A Winery Cellar Worker is responsible for performing a variety of tasks involved in the production of wine, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment, transferring wine between tanks and barrels, monitoring fermentation, and assisting with bottling and packaging. They often handle heavy machinery, work in cool and damp environments, and must pay close attention to detail to ensure wine quality. This role is essential in supporting winemakers and ensuring that the winemaking process runs smoothly from harvest to bottling.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a winery cellar worker?

To excel as a Winery Cellar Worker, you need a good understanding of winemaking processes, attention to detail, and physical stamina, with a high school diploma often required. Familiarity with cellar equipment, pumps, bottling lines, and sanitation procedures is common, and forklift certification may be beneficial. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient wine production, maintain quality standards, and support smooth collaboration in a physically demanding and time-sensitive environment.

What is the difference between Winery Cellar Worker vs Winemaker?

AspectWinery Cellar WorkerWinemaker
CredentialsBasic wine industry knowledge, sometimes certifications in wine handlingAdvanced education in enology or viticulture, extensive experience
Work EnvironmentCellars, fermentation tanks, wine storage areasWinery production areas, laboratories, tasting rooms
Employer & Industry UsageEntry to mid-level roles in wineries, focusing on wine processingSenior roles responsible for wine production, quality, and blending

The main difference is that Winery Cellar Workers handle the day-to-day tasks in the cellar, such as cleaning, monitoring fermentation, and bottling, while Winemakers oversee the entire wine production process, including blending and quality control. Winery Cellar Workers support winemaking operations, but Winemakers make critical decisions about wine style and quality.

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Infographic showing various Winery Cellar Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% 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

Duckhorn Wine Company

Napa, CA • On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 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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