Harvest Lab/Cellar Intern - $500 Sign- On

Established by Bill Foley in 1996, Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) is a portfolio of highly acclaimed wines and spirits from some of the world's greatest estates. The company owns more than 25 wineries and distilleries, each with its distinct style, legacy, and approach to hospitality.
Position OverviewFoley Johnson Winery is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Harvest Cellar/Lab Interns for the 2025 harvest season. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about winemaking and eager to gain hands-on experience in both cellar operations and laboratory analysis.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a dynamic team, and are excited to learn from experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply!
*This is a temporary position; the anticipated length of employment is August through November 2025*

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Harvest Cellar/Lab Intern, you’ll assist the production and winemaking teams in various aspects of the winemaking process, including but not limited to:
• Grape and Juice Sampling: Perform vineyard grape sampling and in-house juice sampling
• Lab Analysis: Conduct tests including Brix, temperature, pH, TA, and Wine X-Ray analysis
• Sanitation: Maintain clean and organized workspaces to uphold winery standards
• Production Support: Assist with grape receiving, crushing, and pressing
• Fermentation Management: Monitor and manage fermentations, perform additions, and conduct punch-downs and pump-overs
• Barrel Work: Participate in barrel filling, racking, and other barrel-related tasks

Qualifications:

• Interest in pursuing a career in winemaking or a related field
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Prior cellar or lab experience is a plus but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs and stand for long hours
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold or wet environments

Company Core Values:

• Teamwork – Be Each Other’s Partners in Wine
• Commitment – Crush Every Day Like It’s Harvest
• Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
• Integrity – It Takes a Vineyard
• Safety – Tend the Vines
• Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
• Fun! - Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!

Perks

• Competitive hourly wage ($19.50 - $25.50/hour)
• $500 sign-on bonus (minus applicable taxes) upon successful completion of the internship
• Complimentary meals during harvest season
• Hands-on learning from experienced winemakers
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the Foley Family Wines & Spirits portfolio

FFWS has expanded its portfolio significantly since its founding, now including such storied brands as Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Sebastiani, Roth, Banshee, Ferrari-Carano, Chateau St. Jean, and Lancaster in Sonoma County; Merus, Silverado, and Foley Johnson in Napa Valley; Lincourt, Firestone, and Foley Estates in Southern California; Chalone Vineyard in Monterey County; Four Graces and Acrobat in Oregon; and Three Rivers in Washington. Foley Family Wine & Spirits import wines include Lucien Albrecht in France, Nieto Senetiner in Argentina, and 14 wine brands spanning three of New Zealand's most acclaimed winegrowing regions: Marlborough, Central Otago, and Martinborough. The growing global spirits portfolio includes Minden Mill Distilling, Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, New Zealand's Lighthouse Gin, El Mexicano Tequila, The Loch Lomond Group in Scotland, Two Stacks Irish Whisky and Killowen.
Foley Family Wines provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
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