Harvest Enologist Intern - Napa

Company: Delicato Family Wines
Location: Napa
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Position Purpose
Under General Supervision, the Harvest Enologist will assist the production and wine-making staff with all harvest-related activities. The Harvest Enologist is the primary person responsible for Laboratory operations during harvest; in addition, will provide technical and logistical support by performing duties such as monitoring fermentations, performing lab analyses, and conducting trials. This internship is located at Black Stallion Estate Winery in Napa.
Essential Duties
Lab Duties:

• Conducting wine Analysis; vineyard grape sample processing and analysis
  
• Performing ML inoculations and progress tracking
  
• Handling data management and distribution
  
• Reviewing data and trend analysis
  
• Organizing sampling and Setup for tastings, analysis, and winemaking trials
  
• Monitoring ingredient inventory
  
• Preparing special ingredient additions
  
• Performing general quality checks
  
  
  Cellar duties:
  
  
  • Managing fermenter Brix and Temp tracking and distribution of information
    
  • Preparing yeast inoculations
    
  • Generating and distributing harvest production orders
    
  • Assisting with managing and monitoring fermentation trials
    
  • Assisting full-time crew with receiving fruit
    
  • Use of small lot wine processing equipment
    Non-Essential Duties
    
    • Conducting vineyard site visits to monitor grape development
      
    • Assists with daily fermenter tastings with winemaking staff
      *Other duties may be assigned
      Minimum Requirements
      Education and Experience:
      
      Bachelor's degree in Viticulture, Enology, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or other science related field preferred
      
      Previous experience working in wineries for 1 to 2 harvests preferred (cellar or lab)
      
      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
      
      
      • Strong organizational skills
        
      • Strong reading, writing, communication and mathematical skills
        
      • Solid winemaking theory, wine sensory, communication/presentation and organizational skills
        
      • Ability to work under pressure during harvest with many different people and departments
        
      • Experience with Microsoft Office
        
      • Ability to work overtime and weekends
        
      • Team player and able to work with others
        
      • Must be able to work rapidly and accurately, performing multiple tasks simultaneously
        
      • Chemistry experience in the wine industry is a plus
        Certificates and Licenses
        
        
        • Acceptable driving history with valid Driver's License
          Working Conditions
          
          • Most work is performed within the analytical lab in a temperature controlled environment.
            
          • In the lead up to harvest, some vineyard visits will be performed where the temperatures may reach 100F
            
          • Occasional exposure to fumes, gases, or dust may occur
            Certificates and Licenses
            
            
            • Acceptable driving history with a valid Driver's License
              Work Standards
              
              • Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
                
              • Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
                
              • Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
                
              • Follows all Company policies and procedures
                Additional Comments
                Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
                California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is aNon-Exemptposition.The pay range for this position is $19.00to $21.00.
                
                
                
                Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity andalignmentwith market data.
                
                
                
                Delicato Family Wines offers its temporary employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package.The core health insurance component includes medical coverage. In addition you will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with a generous company match, and sick time accrual.
                
                
                
                Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
                

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