Premium Coastal Winemaking Internship 2019 Location:Sonoma, CA, US, 95476 Apply now -LOUIS M. MARTINI WINERY(St. Helena, CA) -WILLIAM HILL ESTATE(Napa, CA) -MODESTO WINERY -TALBOTT VINEYARDS(Salinas, CA) -COURTSIDE WINERY(San Miguel, CA) -ASTI WINERY(Cloverdale, CA) -COLUMBIA WINERY(Sunnyside, WA) -THE RANCH WINERY(St. Helena, CA) -SONOMA WINERY(Healdsburg, CA) -J WINERY(Healdsburg, CA) -EDNA VALLEY(San Luis Obispo, CA) -ORIN SWIFT(St. Helena, CA) -Assist in sampling, lab blends, tasting, inventory control, and cellar work management. -Participate in fermentation monitoring and tasting, analysis tracking, and data interpretation. -Assist in preparing and processing work orders. -Monitor and/or perform grape sorting, inoculations, additions, maceration, racking, draining, pressing, barrel filling, and lab analysis. -Work cross-functionally with departments across the company. Minimum Qualifications -High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate. -Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Winemaking, Fermentation Science, Plant Science, Enology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Viticulture, Biological Engineering, Microbiology or Chemistry; or a Bachelors degree in Winemaking, Fermentation Science, Plant Science, Enology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Viticulture, Biological Engineering, Microbiology or Chemistry. -Required to lift and move up to 50 lbs. -Applicant must be able to climb fixed stairs with handrails and vertical ladders with hoop cages to a height of 50 feet. -Required to be 21 years of age or older. -Experience computing mathematical formulas and basic computer skills. -The position requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary. Preferred Qualifications -Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelors degree in Fermentation Science, Plant Science, Enology, Food Science, Microbiology,Biology, Viticulture, Biological Engineering,Winemaking or Chemistry.Post Graduateor working towards a Masters degree in the above areas of study. -Prior winemaking and tastinginternship or workexperience. -Familiar with Chemistry and Microbiology. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Strong oral and written communication skills. -Excellent organizational skills with the experience managing multiple assignments. Physical Demands and Work Environment -Inside/Outside conditions: During Crush, work estimated at 80% (but not limited to) outside, with weather of varying types. -Wet/slippery conditions vary and may include work in rain. -Required to lift and move up to 50 lbs. -Applicant must be able to climb fixed stairs with handrails and vertical ladders with hoop cages to a height of 50 feet. -Noise levels may vary. May be in situations where ear protection is required; though not for extended periods. -Equal Opportunity Employer