Seasonal Enologist Position

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.

Position Summary: 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