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Harvest Internship

CompanyDuckhorn Wine Company
LocationHollister
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The primary focus of this internship is to support the day-to-day operations of the cellar during the busy harvest season, which includes performing grape receiving and processing activities. Responsibilities also involve making additions to musts and wine, monitoring fermentation, performing barrel activities, and executing cap management practices.
Internship Type
seasonal full time
Salary Range
$21 - $23
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
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, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark.


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 opprotunity 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:
•  Perform grape receiving and processing activities.
•  Make additions to musts and wine.
•  Monitor fermentation.
•  Perform barrel activities (cleaning, filling, and topping).
•  Drive a forklift (potentially).
•  Perform cap management practices (punch-downs, pump-overs).
•  Follow sanitation protocols for equipment, tanks, and winery.

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 - $23.00.
•  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. 
Key Skills
Grape ReceivingMust AdditionsFermentation MonitoringBarrel ActivitiesForklift OperationCap ManagementPunch-downsPump-oversSanitation ProtocolsPositive AttitudeReliabilityTeamworkSafety ComplianceCommunicationReading SkillsWriting Skills
Categories
AgricultureManufacturingEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Discounts on wine and merchandiseSick time accrual