What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Harvest Internship position at Punchdown Cellars?
Punchdown Cellars Harvest Internship
Punchdown Cellars is a premium custom crush facility located in the heart of Sonoma County, California. Our 40 client wineries focus on producing top quality, small lot wines.
Together we produce world-class expressions of a wide array of varietals from all over California and prioritize quality over quantity. The ultimate success of our client wineries is our highest priority, and our team of talented interns plays an integral role in this success.
We partner with esteemed clients like Lioco Wine Co., Anthill Farms, Read Holland, Enfield Wine Co., and many more.
About the Role
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about wine, have a positive attitude, and possess strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates will be eager to learn new things and willing to work hard.
Responsibilities include assisting with all facets of harvest work, including:
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
- Sorting fruit
- Punchdowns and pumpovers
- Making additions and managing fermentations according to winemaker instructions
- Wine movements and barrel work
- Other winery-related tasks
Unique Harvest Experience
Punchdown offers a truly unique and exciting harvest internship experience due to our multiple wineries under one roof.
Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with multiple winemakers, ask questions, and see how their decisions impact the final style of the finished wines.
We take pride in creating a safe, fun, and fulfilling harvest experience for our team.
The chance to gain valuable winemaking knowledge and potentially forge lasting connections in the industry is available to those who seize this opportunity.
Key Requirements
This position typically starts mid-August and runs through early November, depending on the season.
Interns must be able to push or pull 100 pounds and lift 50 pounds.
Forklift experience is beneficial.
Hourly pay is determined based on experience.
Contact us at our website for more information about our clients and facility.
To apply, please email your resume to Sam Massa.
