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GALLO

Winemaking & Spirits Distillation 2026

GALLO, Livingston, California, United States, 95334

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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).

We are GALLO. We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio and are the official sponsors of several major sports organizations.

A Taste of What You’ll Do

Imagine immersing yourself in the heart of innovation in grape cultivation, winemaking, and distillation. As an intern, you’ll gain 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 operate at high volume and pursue research and continuous improvement. The internship offers a five- to six-month immersive experience at one of our production sites, with training and development, and the opportunity to lead a project to 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 fosters inclusivity and diverse perspectives.

Placement Opportunities:

Winemaking Interns

– assist with production winemaking at the commercial scale at one of our wineries in Modesto, Fresno, Livingston or Lodi, CA; or in Canandaigua, NY.

Research Winemaking Interns

– assist with the production of small-lots (10 gallons to 1,000 gallons) at Modesto, Livingston, or Healdsburg, CA.

Spirits Distillation Interns

– assist with the commercial production of various spirits at Modesto, Livingston, or Fresno, CA.

WINEMAKING Locations: Modesto, Fresno, Livingston and Lodi, CA. Interns will work with winemakers responsible for the production of table wines, sparkling wines, flavored wines and other beverages.

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 Locations: 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) facilities that produce a wide range of wines. Interns gain hands-on experience from grape crush to bottling and work with various grape varieties and processing methods.

Grape receiving, crushing, and pressing.

Fermentation monitoring, filtration, ingredient additions, and post-fermentation treatments.

Assist with bench, pilot, and plant scale experiments, including recording and documenting data.

Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation.

SPIRITS DISTILLATION Locations: Modesto, Livingston and Fresno, CA. Learn from experienced distillers producing a variety of spirits.

Manage bench-scale trials to 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 You’ll Need

Currently enrolled at a college or university and working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree OR have obtained a 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 area(s) of interest.

Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable vehicle (if applicable). Motor vehicle check will be conducted.

Willingness to travel to varying winery locations up to 10% of the time.

Reliable transportation to and from work.

Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs. and 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, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills.

Our Benefits & Perks We offer competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports well-being. Benefits depend on work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, and more. Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

The Company does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by education, experience, and other factors. Bonus, incentive plans, or tasting room tip pools may apply.

This position is 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.

Gallo is committed to equal employment opportunities and will not discriminate on protected bases. Gallo complies with laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful off-work behavior, and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories. We provide reasonable accommodations in recruitment. If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact 209.341.7000.

E-Verify: Gallo participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility.

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