HERMOSA VINEYARDS


PALISADE COLORADO

Hermosa Vineyards - Palisade Vineyards and Winery

In 2001, after years of growing premium grapes for other Colorado wineries, Kenn Dunn founded HERMOSA VINEYARDS LLC, a Limited Colorado Winery. Below: Planting the Eagle Mountain Vineyard at Sink Creek. Winter 2005 - Spring 2006

Intern Programs

Hermosa Vineyards is a small estate winery located on the outskirts of Palisade, Colorado. We are dedicated to using only the finest fruit grown using sustainable farming practices.  All the grapes come from vineyards located in the Grand Valley AVA.  Kenn has been growing grapes here since 1994 and enjoys sharing his knowledge for a better vineyard and for a better environment. 

Programs include housing and a stipend.  

 

Pruning Season Internship

 

March 1 – April 15
  

Responsibilities include all aspects of caring for a vineyard including, pruning, cleanup, irrigation, repairs, and planting. 


Cherry Season Internship

 

May 15 – June 15 

Here the responsibilities include all aspects of caring for a vineyard and cherry orchard. This will include, minimal pruning, tying of grape vines, irrigation, repairs, and sweet cherry harvest.


Harvest Season Internship

 

September 15 – October 31
  

Responsibilities include all aspects of grape harvest including monitoring grape ripening, harvesting, crushing, pressing, and wine making.


Minimum 40 hours a week with two consecutive days off. There is the possibility for the right candidate to work in the winery and tasting room as well. I am looking for candidates who are interested in grape growing, winemaking and all that it entails. Applicants must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license. No experience necessary. Interested candidates should submit a written essay detailing their qualifications, experience and why they are interested in pursuing an internship at Hermosa Vineyards. Send it to hermosavineyards@aol.com or in a private message to Kenneth Dunn's facebook page.



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