Wine and Viticulture


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Submission #987

Seasonal Viticulture Intern
Seasonal F/T
Hall Family Wines
Sonoma and Napa, CA
About HALL Family Wines:
• HALL, WALT and BACA produce critically acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignons, Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels that stand among the best in the world. We are deeply committed to the production of exceptional wines that are reflections of the land from which the grapes are grown. We are proud leaders in sustainability, having built the first LEED Gold winery in California, in addition to our 11 certified sustainable (CCWA) Estate vineyards.
• At HALL Family Wines, we strive to do the right thing, to follow responsible business practices and to give back to our communities. We believe in the philosophy of leaving the world better than we found it, a philosophy we have been putting into action for 50 years, both in business and through our family Foundation, established in 1977.
• Hall Wines is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, veteran or disability status.
DOE
April/May 2022
November 2022
Responsibilities Include:
• General vineyard scouting and monitoring throughout growing and harvest seasons (e.g., pests, diseases, water stress, nutrition, and weeds)
• Phenological data collection (i.e., budbreak, bloom, and veraison dates)
• Crop yield forecasting (e.g., cluster/shoot counts and cluster counts/weights)
• Petiole collection for nutrient analyses
• Vine water status monitoring (e.g., visual observations, pressure bombs)
• Soil sample collection for chemical composition and biological pests
• Distribution uniformity testing of irrigation systems
• Research trial set-up and data collection
• All sources of data collection, entry, and possible analysis (e.g., scouting notes and observations)
• Collect and process grape berry sugar samples from assigned blocks during harvest
• Assist in laboratory grape berry maturity analyses, as needed
• Assist in identifying and marking specific sampling and harvesting areas for each vineyard block
• Check on individual vineyards during harvest for quality control

Qualifications:
• Agricultural experience or Viticulture/Horticulture education preferred but not required
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required
• Previous winery or harvest experience is beneficial but not required
• Computer proficiency is necessary
• Possess a positive attitude, disciplined work ethic, and good communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working alone
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to walk long distances on uneven or hilly terrain
• Ability to work outdoors for long hours in a variety of hot and cold climates
• Flexible and willing to work varying shifts, overtime, and weekends
• Drive long distances to vineyards
• Safely handle and utilize ATVs
• Assist with any additional department needs, as directed by management
• This is a full-time, minimum 40 hrs./week, plus overtime, paid hourly seasonal internship position
Please submit resumes via e-mail to Sarah Lansing (707-967-7152) slansing@hallwines.com and Katie Leveroni (707-967-2669) kleveroni@hallwines.com

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