Berry Sampler

Rutherford, CA Job Description:

Are you looking to be part of an industry and company that values employees, specializes in making a fun and high-quality product and appreciates work/life balance? If so, Cakebread Cellars has an open position for you. Our story begins in 1973 with a piece of land, a family passionate about wine, and a community of friends and partners who helped bring Cakebread Cellars to life. Cakebread Cellars' wines don't just reflect the personalities of the vineyards, they also reflect the spirit of all our employees who make our wines and winery remarkable. We are currently seeking a Seasonal Berry Sampler to join our team for the 2026 harvest season. This part-time, seasonal position will support the winemaking and viticulture teams by collecting berry samples from our estate and grower vineyards in Napa Valley and Anderson Valley. During peak sampling season, the position may also assist the lab team with processing samples for chemical analysis. This temporary position is estimated to begin in mid-July and conclude in early October (dependent on growing season conditions).

About us:

We are a family-owned winery with an established reputation for producing world-class wines Our success is built on quality, consistency, and continuity - characteristics we apply equally to the people, grapes, and operations of the winery We are all about our company culture so much so, that it's our #1 priority We believe in the good life. With 90 employees, there are enough resources to go around so you can enjoy life and all the benefits we have to offer We value sustainability in all aspects of our business. We respect the land and our management of it - treating the soil, water and climate with care and respect with regard to the next generation What we will ask you to do: Learn and follow Standard Operating Procedures for sampling and processing grape maturity samples. Learn location of vineyards and individual vineyard blocks for accurate sample collection. Deliver labeled samples to winery in timely manner (generally by 11:00 AM). Advise winemaking and viticulture teams of any issues or concerns noted during vineyard visits. Other activities potentially assigned by winemaking and/or viticulture teams.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors in range of temperatures. Ability to walk on uneven terrain and up/down hills with significant slope. Ability to walk for extended periods of time. approximately 50 lbs. may be required. What you should bring to the table: Ability to understand and follow vineyard maps. Good verbal and written English communication skills. Must have a valid Driver's License and a clean DMV record. Rental vehicle will be provided. Previous viticulture experience and knowledge highly desirable. Ability to work a flexible, part-time (estimated 4-5 hours/day) schedule, 3-6 days/week from approximately mid-July to early October. Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member. Cakebread Cellars is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We will respect your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Pay Transparency Notice:

The salary range offered for this position is $20.00-$21.00. This hourly range represents what we anticipate to pay for this position. However, actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and education. The Company reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.

Additional Information:

Date Posted:

Friday, May 29 2026

Job Category:

Vineyards Type of Work:

Harvest Help Workplace Type:

Internship/Seasonal Job Level:

On-Site Compensation:

20.00 - 21.00

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