Wine Estates Internship Detail
Wine Estates Internship
Placement Spotlight - Constantia Wine Estates
Constantia is heralded as the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa.
The spectacular Constantia Wine Valley is amongst the oldest in Southern Africa. Located south of Cape Town on the Cape Peninsular, it has been producing world famous wine since 1689. It is nestled on the Eastern slopes of the stunning Table Mountain whilst the valley itself benefits from the ideal weather conditions for the growing of wine grapes - long sunny days, winter rain and varied soil types.
African Impact has partnered up with a number of fine wine estates in the region allowing for a number of placements across a variety of specialisms. All the vineyards produce an array of varietally labelled premium wines - including, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Shiraz and Merlot to name but a few. The wines are world renowned with exports of sales overseas and a devoted domestic market within South Africa.
This programme is for all those that are passionate about wine. There is no doubt that you will come away from your internship programme with a wealth of knowledge of the intricacies of the wine making process and industry - an experience that any wine aficionado would be envious of!
Not only will you be working in world famous wineries amongst beautiful lush scenery, there are also a wide range of different fields available for internship placements, here are some examples:
Agricultural Management/Viticulture Internships
This is a perfect introduction to the South African wine industry and its inner workings of the art of wine making. If you are interested in the science behind the growing of grapes and agriculture production, this is an amazing opportunity to experience the entire wine making process from vine to bottle.
Business Management and Administration Internships
On this placement you will participate in the behind-the-scenes operations and administrative processes that keep the wine estate running smoothly. There are also opportunities to help organise events and functions. This placement provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the intricacies of the wine making business and hands on experience of the day-to-day running of a wine estate.
Marketing Internships
The vineyards that we work alongside all export their wines overseas and sell to the South African domestic market. As an intern on this placement you will involved in the marketing of their labels and the running of the in-house wine tasting office.
