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Farm labor crews for wine grape growers

Crews for wine grape vineyards across California's wine regions: pruning, suckering, canopy work, crop thinning, and harvest crews, including night and early-morning picks.

Wine grape work we handle

  • Pruning and tying December to MarchSpur and cane pruning, brush removal, and tying, following each block's plan.
  • Suckering and shoot thinning April to MayRemoving suckers and extra shoots to set the vine up for the season.
  • Canopy management May to JulyLeaf removal, shoot positioning, and moving catch wires, timed to your vineyard manager's plan.
  • Crop thinning July to AugustDropping clusters to hit yield targets and even out ripening.
  • Harvest August to OctoberHand-harvest crews into bins or gondolas, including night and early-morning picks when you want cool fruit.

The wine grape season at a glance

When each wine grape job usually happens, by month
Work Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Pruning and tying Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No Yes
Suckering and shoot thinning No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No No
Canopy management No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Crop thinning No No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No
Harvest No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No

Typical California timing. Exact dates vary by region, variety, and weather.

What wine grape growers should know

  • Night harvestMany wineries pick at night or before dawn to bring in cool fruit. Night crews need good lighting, reflective gear, and clear equipment rules, and we plan those before the first night pick.
  • Timing moves with the fruitPick dates move with sugar levels and the winery's schedule. We keep crews ready to shift on short notice during crush.
  • Hillside vineyardsCoastal and foothill vineyards can be steep. Foremen check footing and bin placement before crews start.

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Questions from wine grape growers

Can you provide night harvest crews?

Yes. We staff night and early-morning harvest crews, with lighting and safety planning done ahead of time, so you can bring fruit in cool.

Do you work in Napa, Sonoma, and the Central Coast?

Yes. We serve every wine region in California, including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake counties, Lodi, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, and Temecula.

Where do you supply wine grape crews?

Anywhere in California. Most wine grape work is in the North Coast, Central Coast, and San Joaquin Valley, in counties such as Fresno County, Madera County, San Joaquin County, Sacramento County, Yolo County, and Monterey County. We're based in Bakersfield; call (661) 677-5733 to check crew availability for your dates.

Counties where we work with wine grape growers

Other crops we work

Need a wine grape crew?

Tell us the block, the work, and your dates. We'll call you back to plan it.

Request a crew Call (661) 677-5733