Harvest Intern

Col Solare Harvest Intern Col Solare Winery is a small, iconic Washington estate owned by the Antinori Family. The 29-acre estate vineyard and winery on Red Mountain focus on producing ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. We are currently seeking one candidate to join our team at Col Solare Winery in Benton City, Washington as a harvest intern. This "hybrid" position will be exposed to all aspects of the winegrowing process including work in the cellar (75%), lab (15%), and vineyard (10%).

Duration of Internship:

August 2026 - November 2026

Pay Scale:

$18-$22/hr Housing Stipend $750/month if relocating 100 or more miles from Benton City In this internship, you will: Work with a small team to produce ultra-premium wine on Red Mountain Monitor fermentations daily by checking brix and temperature Assist in all harvest cellar activities including grape evaluation, sorting, cap management, chemical additions, pressing, and lots of cleaning/sanitizing Maintain the highest level of sanitation in production work areas Conduct lab analysis during harvest using basic wet chemistry and enzymatic analysis for juice, must, and wine Assist with berry sampling as needed to help determine picking dates Assist in vineyard scouting during the summer months Assist with wine tracking using Vintrace Software and Microsoft Excel Taste fermentations with winemaking team periodically to understand different fermentation management techniques and identify wine faults. Comply with all safety requirements

Working Environment:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs Must be able to work in cold and wet conditions Must be able to bend, squat, and stand for long periods Must be able to climb stairs, catwalk, and ladders May be required to work in confined space We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: Completed undergraduate degree in Enology, Chemistry, Engineering, or other related field Must be 21 years of age Must be available in the Summer/Fall months for harvest Must be available to work at least 60 hours per week during the peak of the season High work capacity and ability to manage several projects simultaneously Ability to work with all types of personalities across different work functions Project and time management skills Proficient with MS Office based tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Ability to carry out direction both verbally and/or in written form Ability to work autonomously

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person