Cellar Harvest Internship

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Jolie-Laide Wines Sonoma, CA Apply Job Description:

Jolie-Laide Wines is a small, hands-on winery based in Sonoma, California, located in the 8th Street East industrial area, about 10 minutes southeast of downtown. We work with a wide range of distinctive grape varieties sourced from across Northern California, including Aligoté, Melon de Bourgogne, Trousseau Gris, Gamay, Trousseau Noir, and Syrah, among others. In addition to our core program, we collaborate with small custom crush clients featuring Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and many more. We are a tight-knit, three-person production team focused on crafting high-quality, fresh, and vibrant wines using minimal-intervention practices. For the upcoming harvest, we're looking to bring on one motivated and skilled intern who is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced cellar environment. This is a 100% cellar-based position. As a small team, we all contribute to every stage of the winemaking process, and we're looking for someone who is ready to do the same. Harvest is dynamic and often unpredictable, so adaptability, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude are essential. What You'll Do Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: General cellar cleaning and sanitation Floor squeegeeing and maintaining a clean cellar Fruit processing (including lots of barefoot grape stomping) Tank dig-outs Sample preparation and basic analysis Equipment and tank cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance Fermentation monitoring Cap management (punch-downs and pump-overs) Detailed equipment cleaning Barrel cleaning and steaming Qualifications At least one prior harvest season experience (preferred) Passion for wine and a desire to learn through hands-on work Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized Ability to multitask and adapt Willingness to work extended hours, up to six days per week during peak Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Timing The 2026 harvest season is currently tracking on the early side. The position is expected to begin in early August and run through beginning of October.