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GALLO · 6 hours ago

Winemaking & Spirits Distillation Internship 2026 July - December

Lodi, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $27.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Gallo is a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, recognized as a Glassdoor 'Best Places to Work.' The Winemaking & Spirits Distillation Internship offers hands-on experience in crafting wines and spirits, collaborating with industry experts, and contributing to essential production practices and research projects.

Wine & Spirits

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in product evaluations and trials including, but not limited to, sample acquisition, production practices and fermentation monitoring

Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation

Perform fining, blending and other winemaking trials

Participate in the production, sensory evaluation and bottling of commercial wines and beverages

Grape receiving, crushing, and pressing

Fermentation monitoring, filtration, ingredient additions, and post-fermentation treatments

Assist with bench, pilot, and plant scale experiments, including recording and documenting data

Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation

Manage bench-scale trials to problem solve current production issues

Evaluate process improvements in making and managing our spirits portfolio

Monitor fermentation and distillation facilities during harvest

Participate in spirits tasting and sensory evaluation

Qualification

EnologyFood ScienceChemical EngineeringBiochemistryAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree OR have obtained a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in the following areas: School of Life Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, or School of Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible for this internship, such as ag business, psychology, etc)

Available for the entire duration of the internship program area(s) of interest

Candidate is required to have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver's license based on the position's location within 30 days of hire

Required to travel to and from varying winery locations up to 10% of the time

Reliable transportation to and from work

Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. when necessary

Required to work at heights of 50 feet, on tops of tanks inspecting wine surfaces when necessary

Required to be 21 years of age

Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary

Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills

Good oral and written communication skills