Job Description

Job Description:

Fog Crest Vineyard is a Russian River Valley producer of Pinot noir and Chardonnay.

With a strong focus on quality and attention to detail, the winery has a great reputation for the production of Chardonnay and Pinot noir from our estate vineyard located in the Laguna Hills of the Russian River Valley.

We are currently seeking a harvest intern to work closely with our Burgundy trained winemaker for the 2025 harvest season. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in a small team and be involved in all aspects of viticulture and winemaking while learning and working directly with our winemaker.

Duties include but are not limited to:
- Vineyard sampling/crop estimates, processing of fruit samples, assessment of ripeness
- Fruit sorting/processing/overall crush
- Sanitation of processing/cellar equipment
- Monitoring fermentations (Brix, Temp), nutrients addition
- Daily assessment of fermentation through tasting
- Punch downs
- Filling barrels
- Additions to juice and must
- Assisting with draining and pressing
- All other harvest related duties as required

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, a detail driven individual who possesses an aptitude to work well under the guidance and supervision of our winemaker. We are looking for an individual who brings a positive attitude and team-oriented spirit to the job. We also expect the candidate to appreciate that this is a physical job in an often-demanding work environment. Prior harvest experience is not a requirement.

The period of employment will go for two months, from mid August through mid October. Depending on the vintage, the position can extend to one to two weeks in October. The pay rate is $23/hour with overtime when it applies. A guest house is rentable at the winery for the duration of the harvest position.

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