What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harvest Cellar Intern position at Duckhorn Wine Company?
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Goldeneye, Calera, Kosta Browne, Sonoma Cutrer and Greenwing.
Calera Winery is looking for several Harvest Interns to join the team for Harvest 2026. Located in Hollister, Calera Winery has the unique opportunity to process fruit and produce wine giving seasonal employees an opportunity to work closely with winemakers, cellar employees and in the lab. The primary focus of the role is to support the day-to-day operations for the cellar during the busy harvest season.
What we will ask you to do:
- Act as the point person for the scale house.
- Assist on the sorting line and destemmer as needed.
- Assist with making wine additions.
- Monitor brix and temps.
- Ensure paperwork is accurate, completed and signed accordingly.
- Perform cap management practices (punch-downs, pump-overs).
- Move juice, wine, and grapes, including digging out tanks.
- Assist with loading and unloading empty and full macro bins, on and off trucks, and wash, sanitize and stack empty macro bins.
- Assist with pulling samples as needed.
- Conduct routine analysis throughout the season.
- Develop proficiency in operating the Y15 analyzer.
- Report timely and accurate analysis.
- Prepare and standardize lab solutions and report any equipment concerns.
What you will need:
- Must have a positive attitude and be reliable, on-time and engaged.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Ability to understand and comply with all safety requirements.
- Effective communication.
- Good reading, writing, and math skills.
- Ability to lift up to 42lbs.
- Ability to work in various temperatures.
- Valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
What we will provide:
- The hourly range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00.
- Discounts on wine and merchandise.
- Sick time accrual.
- A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
- A company that promotes from within, provides great training and development programs and opportunities.
- Estimated internship dates are August 17, 2026 – November 20, 2026 dependent on season.
Salary : $21 - $25