Harvest Winemaking Intern

Participate in a rotational program to work with the winemaking team the cellar team and the lab in different roles within the winery to gain exposure to handson winemaking techniques.

Fermentation Monitoring:

• Responsible for daily Brix and temperature DMA measurements on all active ferments in tanks and barrels
• Support the winemaking team with collecting data from VinWizard to help identify fermentation trends
• Report and communicate any discrepancies in data

Lab Support:

• Assist in obtaining juice/wine tank and barrel samples
• Perform daily harvest analysis on juice and wine including Brix pH TA FSO2/TSO2 Y15 and Alcolyzer
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the lab
• Record accurate lab records in winemaking database

Harvest Cellar Operations:

• Assist the cellar team with processing fruit cap management (punchdowns and pumpovers) transfers ingredient additions and inoculation draining and pressing and other production duties throughout harvest
• Adhere to department and company policies procedures and safety standards
• Support the production and winemaking team with their duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications :

• Possessing a degree (or currently enrolled) in Wine & Viticulture Agriculture or a related program or a minimum of 12 years of experience in a similar role
  • If still enrolled in classes (including online classes) must be willing to take time off from school during the internship is required
• Verbal and written English skills required; Spanish is a plus
• Fulltime availability and flexible to work varying shifts overtime and weekends
• Ability to lift 50 pounds walk/stand for long periods of time in hot and cold climates
• Possess a positive attitude strong communication skills and be detailoriented
• Ability to work comfortably independently and in a team environment 
• Ability to establish direction obtain commitment and execute appropriate production processes
• Solutiondriven and willing to make timely and accurate decisions

Pay Rate: $19.00 $21.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Additional Information :

• Wine and Merchandise Discounts 
• All the FIJI water you can drink at work
• Wine Education Program
• Fun Work Environment

Located in Paso Robles JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties including the iconic ISOSCELES blend of Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road features a Tasting Room luxury fivestar accommodations at the JUST Inn and a Restaurantmaking it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options.  In September 2018 a new second location the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive winetasting bar lounge and a full dining room thats situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeauxstyle winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States or directly from the Winery via JUSTINs Tasting Room online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN visit  are pleased to share with you The Wonderful Companys new Corporate Social Responsibility website: .

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