INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Harvest Cellar Intern

CompanyDuckhorn Wine Company
LocationHopland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Essential duties involve extensive cleaning, sanitation of cellar equipment, and preparation for harvest setup. Responsibilities also include performing various cellar tasks such as making additions, managing caps, barrel work, and assisting with juice and wine movements and crush operations.
Internship Type
seasonal full time
Salary Range
$22 - $25
Company Size
391
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
By following this page, you represent that you are over the age of 21. © The Duckhorn Portfolio, St. Helena, CA. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company, with eleven wineries, ten state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, five tasting rooms and over 2,200 coveted acres of vineyards spanning 37 Estate properties. Established in 1976, when vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn founded Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Vineyards, today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Kosta Browne, Sonoma-Cutrer, Goldeneye, Calera, Greenwing, Paraduxx, Migration, Canvasback and Postmark. Sourcing grapes from our own Estate vineyards and fine growers in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley, California’s North and Central coasts, Oregon and Washington State, we offer a curated and comprehensive portfolio of acclaimed luxury wines with price points ranging from $20 to $230 across more than 15 varietals. Our wines are available throughout the United States, on five continents, and in more than 50 countries around the world.
About the Role

Duckhorn Vineyards Grower Relations Harvest Intern

 

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company, established in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Duckhorn, Decoy, Goldeneye, Calera, Kosta Browne and Sonoma-Cutrer.

 

The Decoy Harvest Cellar Internship is designed to introduce participants to a wide range of cellar activities and winemaking techniques. The members of our intern team will learn and apply the practical skills that are essential for achieving superior outcomes in the cellar. This is a physically demanding experience that requires long hours, a flexible schedule, and a positive attitude. In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will learn the basics of winemaking that could serve as a solid foundation for a career in the wine industry or be simply a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. 

 


 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Extensive pressure washing, cleaning and sanitation of tanks, barrels, equipment, hoses, surfaces, etc.
  • Harvest preparation, training, inventorying, organizing, and setting-up equipment
  • Help make juice and wine additions such as yeasts, nutrients, and tartaric acid
  • Perform cap management activities, including pumpovers and punchdowns
  • Barrel work, to include topping, sulfuring, filling, and racking
  • Participate in juice and wine movements, such as racking, draining, transfers, and blending
  • Assist crush equipment operators during the receiving, pressing, sorting, destemming, and transfer of fruit and must
  • Assist with pressing operations, including draining, tank dig-outs, and tending press pans
  • Participate in juice and wine tastings, as time allows
  • Post-harvest clean-up
  • Other duties, as assigned

What we will provide:

  • Hourly pay $22.00-$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.


Key Skills
Pressure WashingCleaningSanitationInventoryingOrganizationEquipment SetupJuice AdditionsWine AdditionsCap ManagementPumpoversPunchdownsBarrel WorkRackingFruit HandlingPressing OperationsTasting
Categories
AgricultureFood & BeverageScience & ResearchManufacturing
Benefits
Hourly PayDiscounts On Wine And MerchandiseSick Time Accrual