September 2026 pick-window screen
September fruit needs a capacity answer before it becomes a scramble.
If your Temecula or Southern California fruit may pick in September, send the current pick window, tons, varietals, and service scope now so receiving, tanks, labor, fermentation, storage, and bottling handoffs can be screened before harvest pressure peaks.
Use this for
- Early September fruitPrioritize receiving windows, tank availability, press scheduling, and who can approve scope quickly.
- Mid-month redsMap fermentation space, pump-over expectations, barrel or tank aging, and storage handoffs before lots arrive.
- Late September / October shiftSend the current range now so the project can stay visible if weather, chemistry, or vineyard scheduling moves.
What to send
Four details turn a moving pick date into a practical production screen.
Likely pick week
Share the earliest and latest likely pick dates, plus whether the vineyard is already sampling or waiting on chemistry.
Fruit and lot profile
List varietals, estimated tons, lot separation needs, and whether fruit is estate, contracted, or still being sourced.
Cellar capacity needed
Receiving, crush/destem, pressing, fermentation management, tank or barrel holding, cold storage, lab work, or bottling coordination.
Decision deadline
Tell us when you need a yes/no capacity answer so the conversation can be routed by urgency.
Earlier beats urgent
Do not wait until the fruit is on the truck.
September harvest plans are often fluid. The useful move is to reserve the conversation while the date is still a range, then update the team as chemistry and vineyard timing tighten.
FAQ
September pick-window questions.
Should I submit if my September pick date is still moving?+
Yes. A pick-window range is enough to start. Include the variables that could move the date: Brix, pH, TA, vineyard sampling cadence, weather pressure, or trucking constraints.
What makes a September custom crush request easier to quote?+
The fastest requests include estimated tons by varietal, fruit status, pick window, service scope, storage needs, bottling or release deadline, and the person authorized to make schedule decisions.
Is this only for vineyards in Temecula?+
No. Temecula and Riverside County projects are the local focus, but Southern California brands, growers, wineries, restaurants, hotels, and private-label teams can use the same screen.
Send September details
Ask for a September pick-window capacity screen.
Include your pick-week range, tons by varietal, fruit status, services needed, storage expectations, and any bottling or release deadline. If fruit may move within 72 hours, call after submitting.
951-395-3918Limited 2026 capacity
Check Harvest Availability
Tell us your tonnage, varietals, fruit status, timeline, and how close you are to a production decision. Include your best current estimates; you do not need a finalized production plan to ask about fit. If fruit is moving within 7 days, submit your details and call 951-395-3918.