Tolosa is a high-end, boutique winery located in San Luis Obispo. We work with estate vineyards and small
quantities of single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from around California (ranging from Russian River
to Sta. Rita Hills). While we primarily focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we enjoy also crafting small lots
of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Syrah, and Grenache.
Come join our dynamic team at Tolosa for 2024 harvest! As an intern, you will have an opportunity to be
involved in all phases of harvest with other likeminded, hardworking individuals. Our winery provides a
unique opportunity to work with fruit from Edna Valley as well as over six vineyards across California. Our
equipment, which is specifically selected to craft premium quality wines, includes an optical sorter, Pellenc,
basket press and state of the art open top fermenters. As a small brand housed within a custom crush facility,
we have access to advanced laboratory equipment.
We are looking for someone with:
Passion and dedication for making world-class wines
An understanding of basic winemaking principles
Established cellar skills including emptying/filling barrels, transferring wine/ juice, cleaning/sanitation of
winery equipment, topping, drain/pressing, crushing, inoculating, making additions
Ability to take direction and work within the existing team framework.
You need to be able to:
Remain positive, detail-oriented and energetic in the face of long hours
Lift and carry 50 lbs. repeatedly
Follow written and oral English instructions
Provide reliable transportation with a valid license
Work long hours and most weekends in a fast-paced environment - taking the quarter off of school is
required
Walk and stand for long periods of time
Climb up and down stairs
Additional consideration for individuals who are:
Forklift certified
Able to speak Spanish
Possess a good sense of humor enjoy having fun while working hard
Other Benefits:
At Tolosa, we offer an extensive education program for all interns. During the program we go into the details
of red and white winemaking, additives, yeasts and standard SOPs. This education program is a great way to
expand your knowledge of the industry outside of a classroom setting. All interns will be given a handbook
packed with useful information. We also provide free lunches every Friday for the entire crew during harvest.