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Harvest Lab Intern

Oakville/Rutherford, CA

Job Description:

Far Niente Winery, Harvest Lab Intern

Founded in Oakville, California in 1885 and restored in 1979, Far Niente is consistently recognized as a benchmark producer of Napa Valley Chardonnay and Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Harvest Lab Intern will be exposed to learning opportunities that include, maturity analysis, running basic harvest analysis (Brix, TA, pH, FSO2), must and wine sampling, standardizing reagents, enzymatic analysis, and data entry. With the primary focus of the position being lab centered, opportunities may be provided to work in the cellar as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing grape maturity samples.

• Preparing reagents and standards.

• Calibration of laboratory equipment.

• Collecting samples for analysis.

• Performing routine analysis of wine and musts.

• Performing enzymatic analysis of wine and musts.

• Assist in grape and must sampling.

• Organizing lab work and tracking lots during the entire harvest.

• Reporting analysis results and data entry.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Demonstrates ownership of job responsibilities through focus, determination, and attention to detail.

• Demonstrates an attitude of teamwork by working collaboratively with peers to identify positive solutions to problem or issues.

• Displays trust in their actions, having the confidence to know that we are all working for the benefit of each other.

• Brings forward ideas for improvement and ways to increase efficiency. Is open to new ideas and positive change.

• Strives to elevate their performance and welcomes feedback. Is receptive to changing needs and priorities.

• Demonstrates respect for peers and colleagues, embraces differences and strives for understanding.

• Shows care and responsibility for the resources that have been provided to them and aids in our efforts for social responsibility and being environmentally conscious.

• Acts with integrity, honesty, and fairness, working towards achieving personal achievement rather than public attention.

• Demonstrates pride in their work while striving for excellence.

Qualification Requirements:

• Previous Harvest experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Full body mobility.

Pay Range: $22 to $25

Our Story:

A dedication to winemaking in its highest form, paired with a focus on house style, vineyard ownership, social responsibility and legendary hospitality, has established Far Niente as one of the world's great wine estates and provided the foundation for growth of our other varietals.
Over the years, five exceptional wineries have been proudly added to the Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards: Established in 1989, Dolce is the only American winery dedicated to producing a single late harvest wine. Our second Oakville winery, Nickel & Nickel, focuses on 100-percent varietal, single-vineyard wines from some of Napa Valley’s finest vineyard appellations. In 2007, we launched EnRoute, which is committed to crafting focused, textured Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Bella Union specializes in creating a single Cabernet Sauvignon from carefully selected Napa Valley vineyards. And our latest launch, Post and Beam, represents craftsmanship, tradition, legacy and purity in winemaking.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Additional Information:

Date Posted: 4/1/2024

Contact Information

Sara Jablow