Women of the Vine & Spirits ยท 1 day ago
Harvest R&D Enologist Internship
Women of the Vine & Spirits is a company under Delicato Family Vineyards, and they are seeking a Harvest R&D Enologist Intern. The intern will assist in all aspects of research wine production, focusing on daily winemaking operations and supporting R&D experiments to enhance wine quality and operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Assists in all aspects of small-lot wine production, from vineyard harvesting/sampling to bottling
Informs R&D Winemaker when winemaking and fermentation issues arise
Collects, submits, and analyzes R&D samples for analysis
Cleans and maintains research and development equipment
Participates in daily R&D fermentation sampling and wine tasting
Maintains a clean work environment
Understands, follows, and implements safety procedures
Properly handles and maintains chemicals
Accurately records and documents data, inputs data for Delicato compliance
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Enology or a related science such as chemistry or biochemistry preferred
Strong organizational skills
Strong reading, writing, communication and mathematical skills
Solid winemaking theory, wine sensory, communication/presentation and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure during harvest with many different people and departments
Must be able to work extended hours during the harvest season and rotating shifts throughout the year
Company
Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.