Harvested Pinot Noir about to get processed.
My third week as a Harvest Intern was the most busy and intense yet as the balance of the fruit was brought in. At the peak of harvest, when the fruit is coming in from the vineyard, time is of the essence and the effort is at its max.
The grapes need to be handled quickly and efficiently to preserve their quality. As soon as the fruit arrives at the winery, it’s essential to move it into the next stage of processing—whether it’s sorting, destemming, or crushing—before it begins to warm up or ferment prematurely.
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