09/11/2026
90% of our Oregon w**e grapes are harvested by machine.
On this episode of *Fridays on the Farm*, **Daniel Pasculli**, Farm Manager at , walks through the harvest across our four Willamette Valley vineyards.
π A Pellenc Optimum 2 harvester with a sorting head that removes leaves and stems so only fruit drops into the gondola
βοΈ Settings tuned to each vineyard and each variety. Pinot Gris crops heavier, so the sorting runs faster. Pinot Noir comes in lighter, so the machine can move faster down the row
β±οΈ 3-9 tons an hour depending on crop load, and several 16-18 hr days with a cleanout between shifts
πΏ One pass per row. The machine gently shakes the vines, and the fruit drops onto catcher plates, with the vines, trellis, and irrigation lines intact
π Gondolas to tipper trailers to the truck, 18-25 tons per load, bound for w**eries across Oregon
Fridays on the Farm is a biweekly video series from Farmland LP featuring our farm managers on the ground. See more episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp49cjp_UnLJgdJy-lh7_KMtOEXgI_rJn&si=8P_c8qDemx5mWo_W
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