2026 Winemaking Internship

Job Description:

Hamel in Sonoma, California is seeking winemaking interns to assist its core winegrowing team for the 2026 harvest!

Approximate Time Frame: August 3rd – November 2026. Exact term of harvest internship is dependent on the growing season.

Our Winemaking Internship is an opportunity to spend the harvest immersed in all facets of grape processing, fermentation management, and pressing. We grow 94 acres of biodynamically-farmed, estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and the Moon Mountain District. Successful candidates will share a passion for wine and viticulture, and an interest in biodynamic grape growing and minimal intervention winemaking. Successful candidates will also gain exposure to intensive and thoughtful winemaking practices used to produce our wines. The position entails working closely within a small team and learning a dynamic set of responsibilities in the winery, contributing immensely to a set of terroir-driven wines.

Winery Responsibilities Include:

• Operating sorting, de-stemming, and press equipment during grape processing;
• Grape maturity sampling in the vineyard;
• Fermentation management, monitoring, and analysis;
• Maintaining winery sanitation;
• Winery and cave organization;
• Barrel, oak tank and concrete tank preparation and maintenance.

The intern position will require long, concentrated hours at the winery including weekends and evenings/early mornings.

Requirements:

• Passion for terroir and the connection between the vineyard and wine quality;
• Previous winery and/or vineyard experience a plus;
• Strong work ethic and self-starter;
• Pleasant, team-oriented attitude;
• Enthusiasm to engage in all winery and vineyard tasks;
• Deep attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills; competency in Spanish a plus;
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.;
• Studies in viticulture or enology or related sciences preferred;
• Reliable transportation to and from work, as we are not accessible via public transportation

Compensation: $22/hr plus all lunches and snacks

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