Job Description
Job Description:
Title: Seasonal Harvest Cellar Intern
Reports to: Cellar Master
Merry Edwards Winery was founded in 1997 and produces terroir-driven, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, including the winery flagship Meredith Estate, from 80 acres of certified sustainable estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley. The wines are produced with respect for the land using site-specific viticulture, adhering to the winegrowing tradition begun by legendary winemaker Merry Edwards and carried on by her successor, Heidi von der Mehden.
The winery is now under the ownership of Maison Louis Roederer in France. Maison Louis Roederer has remained an independent, family-owned company and is now managed by Frédéric Rouzaud, who represents the seventh generation of the family's lineage. The family and its wineries are focused on estate-based wineries and vineyard practices that always start with land stewardship to craft the highest quality wines.
Overview:
Merry Edwards Winery is seeking Seasonal Harvest Cellar Interns to join our production staff for the 2026 harvest. This is a paid, seasonal, non-exempt position. The ideal candidate is a team player with a keen eye for detail, a desire to learn, and a passion for wine. Those selected will be fully trained in our standard operating procedures and will participate in all aspects of winemaking, from grape to bottle.
We produce world-class Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay from estate vineyards in California's Russian River Valley AVA. Merry Edwards herself designed the facility for efficiency and quality. Our entire production facility is indoors, and a solid roof provides shade for the crush pad. We are well stocked with the tools and parts you need to get the work done efficiently.
Come and work with a fun, passionate, and close-knit team.
Job duties:
• Sanitation
• Bottling line work
• Running crush equipment
• Additions and Inoculations
• Punchdowns
• Drain and Press
• Racking
• Barrel work
• This list is not exhaustive, and duties may vary based on harvest needs.
What you bring:
• Motivated and passionate about wine.
• Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Able to work extended hours in a physically demanding environment.
• Able to work on your feet for up to 12+ hours per day.
• Able to walk, kneel, crawl, climb up and down ladders; go up and down stairs, while working for many hours.
• Able to walk uneven terrain.
• Ability to read, understand and complete paperwork accurately in English.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures and adhere to strict safety protocols.
Our Benefits
• $19-$21 per hour + overtime
• Paid Time Off
• Lunch and snacks provided each day during harvest.
• 50% discount on wine purchases
Start Date: Monday, August 3rd, 2026
Hours during harvest: up to 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. Schedule may vary based on harvest timing and weather conditions
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