Entry Level Harvest Lab Seasonal Experience - Lingua Franca Winery

Lingua Franca is a distinguished winery located in the renowned Eola-Amity Hills of the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Established in 2015 through the collaboration of Master Sommelier Larry Stone and Dominique Lafon, a revered Burgundy producer and mentor to many winemakers in the Willamette Valley, Lingua Franca emphasizes exceptional winemaking rooted in the unique characteristics of its vineyard site. As a part of Constellation Brands, a global leader in beverage alcohol, Lingua Franca blends tradition with innovation, offering a vibrant environment for passionate individuals to grow and contribute to the estate’s legacy. The winery embraces a culture of learning and excellence, nurturing talent through hands-on experiences and collaborative winemaking practices.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team for a temporary, full-time seasonal position focused on enology through harvest laboratory operations and winemaking tasks. The role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in enology, plant and beverage sciences, or experience within the wine industry who are eager to broaden their knowledge and skills. During the harvest season, the candidate will be responsible for maturity sampling, fruit intake data, fermentation monitoring, and a range of cellar duties. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including the possibility of weekend work and overtime, reflecting the demands of grape processing and winemaking. Starting mid-August and continuing until approximately mid-November, this on-site role offers hands-on exposure to all facets of the winemaking process within a mid-sized, estate-focused winery. The participant will work closely with a talented winemaking team, engage with laboratory instrumentation, record fermentation data, and contribute to quality wine production from vineyard to bottle. This opportunity provides invaluable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment committed to craftsmanship and quality wine production.