Viticulture and Winery Lab Hybrid Internship (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Contract

  Yount Mill Vineyards

  Oakville, California

Harvest at Yount Mill Vineyards requires individuals who have a positive attitude and thrive in a fast-paced demanding environment. The position will support the efforts of viticulture and winemaking by working closely with the vineyard team and winery lab. The intern will train under the supervision of the viticulturist to learn various techniques involving field sampling, lab analysis and scouting. Throughout harvest the intern will divide their time in the vineyard and the lab at Napa Wine Company.
Previous lab and vineyard experience is a plus but is not required. Ideally, candidates will have a background in agriculture, chemistry or other related fields. A strong desire to learn and develop professionally in the wine industry is a must.
Candidates should have a flexible schedule and a reliable form of transportation throughout the duration of the internship (July-November). A typical week will require 40-50 hours of work Monday through Friday. Harvest lunches are provided periodically.

Lab Responsibilities:
•  Assist with data entry and basic lab analysis of fruit samples (pH, Titratable Acidity, Brix)
•  Processing mature grape samples for both basic and phenolic analysis

Viticulture Responsibilities:
•  Grape maturity sampling
•  Assist with plant tissue collection
•  Field Scouting for diseases, pests and weeds
•  Assist with yield estimates
•  Vine vigor assessments
•  Provide support for soil sampling and vineyard ecology assessments

Requirements:
•  A positive attitude
•  Detailed oriented work style
•  Interest in enology and viticulture
•  Self-starter and ability to budget your time independently
•  Able to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions
•  Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
•  Extensive walking, standing for long periods and ability to occasionally lift 40lbs.

Yount Mill Vineyards is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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