Grape Harvest — Oregon Wine Country
Wine Grape Hand Harvest Crews — Willamette Valley & Beyond
Harvest is the culmination of an entire year's work in the vineyard. Nothing — not the weather, not the fermentation, not the oak — matters more than getting your fruit picked at the right moment with the right team. Giron Contract Service LLC provides experienced wine grape hand harvest crews for vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley, Yamhill County, Marion County, and Polk County.
We've worked harvests across Oregon wine country — from the Chehalem Mountains to the Eola-Amity Hills, from Ribbon Ridge to the Dundee Hills. We know what winemakers and vineyard managers need, and we deliver it: skilled pickers, reliable crew management, and the flexibility to respond when your grapes say it's time.
Oregon Wine Grape Varieties We Harvest
- Pinot Noir — Oregon's signature grape, requires experienced hand harvesters who understand cluster integrity
- Pinot Gris & Pinot Blanc — early harvest, precision picking critical for acidity retention
- Chardonnay — timing is everything; we respond fast when your winemaker calls
- Riesling & Gewürztraminer — aromatic whites with narrow harvest windows
- Gamay Noir, Grüner Veltliner, Tempranillo — specialty varietals, selective picking
- All Willamette Valley AVA varieties — we harvest what you grow
What Sets Our Grape Harvest Crews Apart
Wine grape harvest isn't farm labor — it's skilled labor that directly affects the quality of your wine. Our crews understand that. We train our harvesters on:
- Clean clipper cuts — no stem tearing that leads to oxidation
- Cluster sorting in the vine — damaged or unripe fruit stays on the vine
- Gentle handling of fruit into bins — minimizing juice extraction before the winery
- Night & early morning harvest capability — when winemakers need cool-fruit picks
- Speed and pace management — keeping your harvest on schedule without sacrificing quality
Harvest-Ready: Fast Response When Your Grapes Are Ready
Harvest windows in the Willamette Valley can close in days. A weather forecast, a drop in Brix, a conversation with your winemaker — and suddenly you need a crew in the field tomorrow morning. Giron Contract Service LLC maintains harvest-ready teams throughout the September–October season and can mobilize quickly for urgent harvest calls across Yamhill County, Marion County, and Polk County.
Don't wait until the grapes are ready. Call Cesar now at 503-868-8641 to get on our harvest schedule for this season. Crews fill up fast during peak harvest.
Serving Oregon's Premier Wine Regions
- Chehalem Mountains AVA — Newberg, Gaston, Laurelwood area
- Dundee Hills AVA — Dundee, Newberg, Lafayette
- Yamhill-Carlton District AVA — Carlton, Yamhill, McMinnville
- Ribbon Ridge AVA — Ribbon Ridge Road corridor
- Eola-Amity Hills AVA — Dallas, Salem Hills, Amity
- Van Duzer Corridor AVA — western Polk County
- McMinnville AVA — upper elevation McMinnville blocks
Frequently Asked Questions
When does grape harvest typically start in the Willamette Valley?
Willamette Valley wine grape harvest typically begins in late August for early white varieties and runs through October for late Pinot Noir. Exact timing varies by block, elevation, and vintage year. Call Giron early in the season to get on the schedule.
How many workers do I need to harvest my vineyard?
That depends on your acreage, vine spacing, row configuration, and how fast you need to pick. Giron Contract Service LLC sizes crews to your specific operation — from 10 workers for a small estate to 200+ for large commercial vineyards. Call 503-868-8641 to discuss your needs.
Do your workers know how to hand harvest wine grapes?
Yes. Our vineyard harvest crews are experienced with Oregon wine grape varieties and understand the difference between table grape and wine grape harvesting technique. Our on-site crew management ensures quality throughout the harvest.
Do you provide equipment or just labor?
We provide labor, hand clippers, and on-site management. You provide harvest bins, lugs, or containers appropriate for your winery's intake process.
