Harvest Intern: Finger Lakes NY Job at Ria's Wines, Hector, NY

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  • Ria's Wines
  • Hector, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Ria's Wines is a family owned estate winery on Seneca Lake in Hector, New York that seeks an intern to assist our small team in all aspects of the grape harvest and winemaking for the 2025 vintage.

Grape varieties include Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay and various hybrids. We make premium still and sparkling wines that reflect our site in the Finger Lakes. We farm with regenerative practices and practice thoughtful winemaking.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about all aspects of grape growing and winery systems in addition to wine production.

The anticipated start date is late August and will last until November 1. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US, and have a valid driver's license.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in setting up the winery for harvest
- Vineyard sampling
- Cluster/crop estimations
- Equipment cleaning/sanitation
- Fruit receiving and processing (on the tractor and press pad)
- Press operations for white grapes and red must
- Fermentation monitoring/recording
- Pigeage & pump-overs
- Racking, washing, and filling barrels

Benefits include:
- Build your palate on New York wines (and many others)
- Occasional lunches and dinners with the team
- Winery visits to our friends and neighbors
- Possibility to make your own wine

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, good communication skills, positive attitude, a willingness to work long hours during harvest and a sincere interest and curiosity to learn fine wine production. Candidates must be reliable and have their own transportation.

1 previous harvest experience is recommended. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US, and have a valid driver's license.

Please apply with a short email of introduction, resume, and two references. No calls or drop-ins please. Pay is DOE and will be reflective of our current rate in upstate New York.

Job category: Cellar/Lab/Bottling/Warehouse

Job Tags

Internship,

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