Jackson Family Wines

Seasonal Harvest Enologist

Jackson Family Wines  •  $26.50/hr  •  Soledad, CA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

An opportunity to work with Jackson Family Wines in Soledad, CA for the 2026 Harvest, this role entails regular interaction with the cellar, laboratory, and winemaking teams.  The dynamic and diverse environment provides exposure to a variety of grape growing appellations, wine grape varietals, and winemaking techniques.  It is a demanding, multi-faceted position that offers many opportunities to acquire hands-on winemaking experience.  This high-energy, fast-paced position begins mid-August, and concludes at the end of harvest. 
 
 
The Seasonal Enologist is a critical member of the winemaking team at Jackson Family Wines.  This person will work directly with our winemaking team on a wide range of harvest operations including, but not limited to:
  • Monitoring fermentations
  • Wine and juice analysis
  • Trialing new technologies
  • Data collection
  • Overall harvest management 
JOB REQUIREMENTS:   
  • The right candidate must be able to work within a team, as well as independently as needed.
  • Exceptional communication skills, a strong work ethic, and attention to detail are essential for this role. 
  • A formal education in Enology or other Life Science, and fluency with Microsoft Office applications is preferable. 
  • This position requires flexibility and the ability to work weekends, and overtime as needed.
Duration: August through November
 
WAGE TRANSPARENCY The base pay for this role ranges from $21.50 -$26.50 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.      
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.
Jackson Family Wines

About Jackson Family Wines

Jackson Family Wines, based in Sonoma County – in the heart of California’s wine country – is one of the few family-owned and operated winery groups of its kind. Founded in 1983 with a focus on artisanal wines of distinct character and quality, Jackson Family Wines’ portfolio of wineries includes Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Freemark Abbey, Murphy-Goode, Stonestreet, Matanzas Creek and Cambria (plus many more!), as well as a collection of luxury wineries such as Cardinale, Lokoya and Verite.

Today, the Jackson family carries the formidable legacy of founder Jess Jackson forward to the next generation. We continue to embed our core values of land stewardship, inspired winemaking and a respect for wine at the table into the company’s local and worldwide practices. All of JFW’s wineries reflect a unique quality story steeped in extraordinary vineyards, remarkable artisan winemaking and the dedication of hard working, talented individuals. This philosophy is often called sustainability, but for us it’s all about providing environmental, social and economic benefits that our family, employees and community can all share – now and in the future.

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Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, California
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
jacksonfamilywines.com
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