What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Harvest Enologist (RUTHERFORD) position at Round Pond Estate?
We are seeking an Enology intern to join our 2025 harvest team at Round Pond Estate in Rutherford.
This is a unique opportunity to work on a small team and be exposed to all facets of harvest. You will be involved in various activities, including running an auto analyzer, bench trials, grape sampling in the vineyard, processing fruit, additions, press operation, and forklifting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lab analysis on Admeo Y15 autoanalyzer
- Lab bench trials
- QC and maintenance of lab equipment
- Maturity sampling
- Fermentation monitoring
- Data entry (Vintrace)
- Grape receiving, sorting and processing
- Press operation
- Forklift driving
- Juice and wine rackings and transfers
- Inoculations and additions
- Cleaning and sanitation of all winery equipment
Requirements:
- Must be able to legally work in the US
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient reading, writing and math skills
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in various temperatures
About Us:
Round Pond Estate is a 2nd generation, family owned winery and olive mill in the heart of the Napa Valley. We source all of our fruit from our 450 acre estate and pride ourselves on making high end expressive wines that showcase the terroir of the Napa Valley. We believe in being good stewards of the land and practice sustainable farming and winemaking techniques.