Premium boutique winery - harvest worker - Goleta (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  SAMsARA

  Goleta, California

Samsara Wine Co. is looking for a seasonal harvest intern for the 2018 vintage. We’ll be making wine at our brand new production facility in Goleta, CA. Located right off hwy 101 at the Los Carneros exit. 

We anticipate 70-90 tons this vintage. All premium SB County vineyard sources. 

Job Description: 

Previous harvest experience preferred.

Our harvest intern will work closely with the Winemaker for all wine production tasks and activities. 
Harvest work can be very challenging, with long hours. We hope to provide an environment that is both educational, and fun and rewarding for our intern. This is great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality driven wine production. The ideal candidate for this position is able to handle physically demanding work yet mentally stay focused for long hours at a time. We will require availability 6-7 days a week from late August through mid-November. Must be flexible to work any day of the week. 

-Excitement and passion for winemaking!
-Attention to detail 
-Good communication skills necessary
-Positive attitude critical, hours can be long

Tasks will include but not limited to:

-Assist with vineyard checking , grape sampling 
-Sample collection and record keeping
-Barrel cleaning and sanitation
-Punch downs
-General cellar work 
-Maintain and practice sterilization and sanitation standards 
-Fermentation monitoring and evaluation
-Ability to climb, bend, and lift (up to 60 lbs) required