What are the responsibilities and job description for the Napa Valley Vineyard Intern position at Crocker & Starr Winery?
Join us at Crocker & Starr Winery in St. Helena, Napa Valley, as we seek two motivated winemaking interns to join our team for the upcoming harvest season.
This role offers a unique opportunity for someone creative, adaptable, and energetic to join our tight-knit winemaking team.
You will be exposed to all sides of harvest, from viticultural practices to crushing fruit and following fermentations.
The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic, a sense of curiosity, and be willing to learn all aspects of winemaking from vineyard to blending.
Crocker & Starr has prioritized sustainable, innovative, and high-quality winemaking since our inception in 1997, with a commitment to regenerative agriculture and sustainable winemaking practices.
We focus on Bordeaux varieties grown on our estate vineyard, where you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Fruit sampling, pest scouting, juice sample analysis
- Receiving and processing grapes
- Inoculations, fermentation tracking, punch downs/pumpovers, additions, draining and pressing, barrel maintenance & filling
- Sanitation of facility and all equipment
- Tasting & blending with winemaking team
To succeed in this role, you should possess:
- A positive attitude, sense of humor, attention to detail, and love of music
- A passion for making and learning about world-class wines
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Ability to work long hours and ability to lift over 50 lbs