GALLO
Overview
Job Req ID: 106355 Job Type: Full-time Work Category: Onsite Application Close Date: 11/30/2025 Sponsorship: Not Available Compensation: $23.00 - $27.50 Duration: June - December 2026 (6 months) Important Information
Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the internship program (July - December 2026). Gallo Privacy Policy We are GALLO We\'re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that\'s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We\'re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here. What you will do
Imagine immersing yourself in the heart of innovation in grape cultivation, winemaking, and distillation. As an intern, you\'ll gain invaluable hands-on experience in crafting world-class wines and spirits, collaborating with industry experts to support essential production practices and pioneering research projects. Our production sites produce nearly 100 million cases annually, embodying a passion for excellence and an unwavering commitment to research and continuous improvement. The team has a long history of awards and leadership in research and innovation. Our internship program is a five- to six-month immersive experience at one of our production sites, beginning in early to mid-summer and extending through the harvest into late fall. Interns receive comprehensive technical training and professional development. You will contribute to corporate initiatives and research projects and lead your own, which you will present to management at the end of the program. We welcome interns from diverse academic backgrounds, including Enology, Food Science, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Microbiology. This program is designed to foster inclusivity and draw on diverse perspectives to enrich our innovative spirit. Placement Opportunities: Winemaking Interns – assist with production winemaking at commercial scale at one of our wineries in Modesto, Fresno, Livingston or Lodi, CA; or Canandaigua, NY. Research Winemaking Interns – assist with small-lot production (10 gallons to 1,000 gallons) at Modesto, Livingston, or Healdsburg, CA. Spirits Distillation Interns – assist with commercial production of brandy, whiskey, rum, flavored vodkas, hard seltzers, and other spirits at Modesto, Livingston, or Fresno, CA. WINEMAKING
Locations: Modesto, Fresno, Livingston and Lodi, CA. Interns will work with winemakers responsible for table wines, sparkling wines, flavored wines and other beverages. What you will do: Participate in product evaluations and trials including sample acquisition, production practices and fermentation monitoring. Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation. Perform fining, blending and other winemaking trials. Participate in the production, sensory evaluation and bottling of commercial wines and beverages. RESEARCH WINEMAKING
Location: Modesto, Livingston, and Healdsburg, CA Interns will assist in all aspects of small-lot wine production in our Modesto (10-gallon), Livingston (600-gallon), or Healdsburg (600-gallon) research wineries, producing over 500 wines per season. Interns gain hands-on experience from grape crush to bottling across diverse wine styles and varieties. What you will do: Grape receiving, crushing, and pressing. Fermentation monitoring, filtration, ingredient additions, and post-fermentation treatments. Assist with bench, pilot, and plant-scale experiments, recording and documenting data. Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation. SPIRITS DISTILLATION
Location: Modesto, Livingston and Fresno, CA This internship provides the opportunity to learn from experienced distillers producing a variety of spirits. What you will do: Manage bench-scale trials to problem solve production issues. Evaluate process improvements in making and managing our spirits portfolio. Monitor fermentation and distillation facilities during harvest. Participate in spirits tasting and sensory evaluation. What\'s needed
Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree OR have earned a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible). Available for the entire duration of the internship program. Valid driver\'s license, safe driving record and reliable vehicle; motor vehicle check to confirm history of safe driving; obtain appropriate state license if required within 30 days of hire. Travel to/from varying winery locations up to 10% of the time. Reliable transportation to and from work. Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs. Ability to work at heights up to 50 feet when necessary. Must be 21 years of age. Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary. Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills. To view a full job description, please click here. Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview. The Fine Print
The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities; may include bonuses or tasting room tip pools where applicable. This position will be based on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance. Posting is open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and external candidates for a minimum of 3 days where applicable. Gallo\'s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Gallo complies with laws governing discrimination and non-discrimination for lawful off-work behavior and disability accommodations in recruiting. If you need assistance, contact 209.341.7000. E-Verify notice and right to work statements are included as required.
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Job Req ID: 106355 Job Type: Full-time Work Category: Onsite Application Close Date: 11/30/2025 Sponsorship: Not Available Compensation: $23.00 - $27.50 Duration: June - December 2026 (6 months) Important Information
Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the internship program (July - December 2026). Gallo Privacy Policy We are GALLO We\'re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that\'s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We\'re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here. What you will do
Imagine immersing yourself in the heart of innovation in grape cultivation, winemaking, and distillation. As an intern, you\'ll gain invaluable hands-on experience in crafting world-class wines and spirits, collaborating with industry experts to support essential production practices and pioneering research projects. Our production sites produce nearly 100 million cases annually, embodying a passion for excellence and an unwavering commitment to research and continuous improvement. The team has a long history of awards and leadership in research and innovation. Our internship program is a five- to six-month immersive experience at one of our production sites, beginning in early to mid-summer and extending through the harvest into late fall. Interns receive comprehensive technical training and professional development. You will contribute to corporate initiatives and research projects and lead your own, which you will present to management at the end of the program. We welcome interns from diverse academic backgrounds, including Enology, Food Science, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Microbiology. This program is designed to foster inclusivity and draw on diverse perspectives to enrich our innovative spirit. Placement Opportunities: Winemaking Interns – assist with production winemaking at commercial scale at one of our wineries in Modesto, Fresno, Livingston or Lodi, CA; or Canandaigua, NY. Research Winemaking Interns – assist with small-lot production (10 gallons to 1,000 gallons) at Modesto, Livingston, or Healdsburg, CA. Spirits Distillation Interns – assist with commercial production of brandy, whiskey, rum, flavored vodkas, hard seltzers, and other spirits at Modesto, Livingston, or Fresno, CA. WINEMAKING
Locations: Modesto, Fresno, Livingston and Lodi, CA. Interns will work with winemakers responsible for table wines, sparkling wines, flavored wines and other beverages. What you will do: Participate in product evaluations and trials including sample acquisition, production practices and fermentation monitoring. Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation. Perform fining, blending and other winemaking trials. Participate in the production, sensory evaluation and bottling of commercial wines and beverages. RESEARCH WINEMAKING
Location: Modesto, Livingston, and Healdsburg, CA Interns will assist in all aspects of small-lot wine production in our Modesto (10-gallon), Livingston (600-gallon), or Healdsburg (600-gallon) research wineries, producing over 500 wines per season. Interns gain hands-on experience from grape crush to bottling across diverse wine styles and varieties. What you will do: Grape receiving, crushing, and pressing. Fermentation monitoring, filtration, ingredient additions, and post-fermentation treatments. Assist with bench, pilot, and plant-scale experiments, recording and documenting data. Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation. SPIRITS DISTILLATION
Location: Modesto, Livingston and Fresno, CA This internship provides the opportunity to learn from experienced distillers producing a variety of spirits. What you will do: Manage bench-scale trials to problem solve production issues. Evaluate process improvements in making and managing our spirits portfolio. Monitor fermentation and distillation facilities during harvest. Participate in spirits tasting and sensory evaluation. What\'s needed
Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree OR have earned a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible). Available for the entire duration of the internship program. Valid driver\'s license, safe driving record and reliable vehicle; motor vehicle check to confirm history of safe driving; obtain appropriate state license if required within 30 days of hire. Travel to/from varying winery locations up to 10% of the time. Reliable transportation to and from work. Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs. Ability to work at heights up to 50 feet when necessary. Must be 21 years of age. Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary. Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills. To view a full job description, please click here. Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview. The Fine Print
The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities; may include bonuses or tasting room tip pools where applicable. This position will be based on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance. Posting is open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and external candidates for a minimum of 3 days where applicable. Gallo\'s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Gallo complies with laws governing discrimination and non-discrimination for lawful off-work behavior and disability accommodations in recruiting. If you need assistance, contact 209.341.7000. E-Verify notice and right to work statements are included as required.
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