Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
anonymous
Paarl 
Baccō Estate is a premium wine farm, situated in the Paarl region. We invite applications for an internship for the 2026 harvest. This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience across all aspects of the winemaking process. We are looking for two interns to join us for the 2026 season in both the cellar and the vineyard.
Dates:
Start: Early January 2026
End: Late April 2026 (subject to seasonal variation)
Key Responsibilities:
Interns will be involved in:
In the cellar:
- Set-up and break down of harvest processing equipment
- Management of crush pad
- Monitor fermentation enzymatics
- Record keeping of fermentation analytics
- Additions/ Adjustments
- Fermentation management practices
- Upkeep of cellar cleaning/ hygiene
- Cleaning of processing equipment
- Pressing of grapes
- Barrel preparation and filling
In the vineyard:
- Grape sampling during growth season
- Vineyard reports
- Data entry of grape enzymatics
We are a small team, so this is an opportunity for a hands-on experience!
Candidate Profile:
We are looking for individuals who:
- Tertiary studies in Viticulture and Oenology would be preferred but not compulsory
- Are serious about a career in winemaking and committed to learning
- Display a strong work ethic, physical stamina, and be able to manage long hours
- Communicate effectively and work well in a small, focused team
- Have prior harvest or cellar experience (advantageous but not essential)
- Own accommodation and transport required
What We Offer:
- A structured and immersive harvest experience at a premium wine estate
- Exposure to Italian varietals
- Exposure to premium wine production methods and philosophy
If you feel this experience would be valuable, send your CV.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you don't hear a response 2 weeks after your submission, kindly assume that your application has been unsuccessful.