What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Harvest Intern & Harvest Enologist Positions position at The Carlton Winemakers Studio?
Carlton Winemakers Studio Overview
The Carlton Winemakers Studio is an alternating proprietor (AP) winemaking facility that hosts over fifteen different brands and their winemakers.
Since its first vintage in 2002, The Studio has been the home and launching pad for some of the most renowned brands in the Pacific Northwest.
We are a highly dynamic and collaborative winery that takes pride in providing an efficient, professional, and collaborative setting that enables our clients to make the best wines possible.
Apart from maintaining the facility and assisting AP client winemakers, the Studio team is responsible for producing wine for two labels and offering custom crush services.
Join Our Team: Harvest Assistants
We are seeking good-humored and team-oriented individuals to assist with the upcoming harvest in 2025.
The position will commence in early September, with an exact start date to be confirmed closer to harvest, and typically continues through until late October/early November.
Responsibilities:
- Sorting fruit
- Crushline management
- Fermentation management – Brix and Temps, pump overs and punch downs
- Cleaning
- Press operations
- Barrelling down
- Basic lab analysis
We Are Looking For:
- Individuals who take pride in being detail-oriented
- People who work well within a team
- Applicants who can complete tasks to a high standard in a timely manner
- Candidates with a positive attitude and sense of humor
- Individuals who can adapt to changing plans and be flexible
What's In It For You?
- Opportunity to learn from experienced winemakers in a collaborative environment
- Forklift training and experience
- Provided lunch during peak harvest periods
- Employee discount on wines
Additional Opportunity:
We are also looking to fill a harvest enologist position for the right individual. This role would focus on daily brix and temps, sample collection, fermentation addition, basic lab analysis, and updating Vintrace. We anticipate this would account for 25-40% of the day, with the remainder spent completing cellar tasks. If this interests you, please specify in your application.
Requirements:
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
