Week-of-pick receiving · 2027 harvest
Night-before pick checklist for custom crush.
If fruit is about to leave the vineyard, use this checklist to send the receiving, crush-pad, chemistry, and decision details that help Custom Crush Temecula screen urgent fit quickly.
Call first when
- ✓Fruit is being picked in the next 24 hours and receiving is not fully confirmed.
- ✓Tank, press, bin, or labor availability changed after the pick was called.
- ✓Chemistry moved faster than expected and the vineyard wants to pick now.
- ✓A winery overflow project needs Temecula crush, pressing, fermentation, or temporary storage fast.
The six details that prevent delays
Confirm the handoff before fruit is on the truck.
Pick time and vineyard ETA
Confirm crew start, expected load-out time, drive time to Temecula, and whether fruit may arrive earlier or later than planned.
Tons by varietal and lot
Send the latest estimated tons, blocks, clones if relevant, and whether lots must stay separate through crush, press, ferment, or storage.
Fruit condition and chemistry
Share Brix, pH, TA if available, temperature concerns, rot or raisining notes, and any vineyard observations that affect processing urgency.
Bins, trucking, and receiving
Confirm bin count, macro/bin type, truck contact, forklift needs, weighing plan, and who can approve receiving or lot changes on arrival.
Crush-pad work order
List crush/destem, whole-cluster, pressing, SO₂, enzyme, cold soak, yeast, nutrient, saignée, or other first-day production instructions.
Capacity fallback
If your first facility slips, identify the decision owner, maximum delay you can tolerate, and the minimum service scope needed to save the pick.
Fast triage packet
Copy this into the form notes if harvest timing is moving.
Keep it plain. The goal is a fast capacity screen, not a polished RFP.
Suggested message:
We may pick [varietal/block] on [date/time]. Estimated tons: [range]. Fruit status/condition: [notes]. ETA to Temecula: [time]. Needed services: [crush/destem/press/ferment/storage/etc.]. Lot separation: [yes/no]. Decision owner: [name/phone]. Can you screen urgent capacity?
FAQ
Night-before pick questions.
Can Custom Crush Temecula screen a project the night before pick?+
Sometimes. The fastest path is to call and send tons, varietals, vineyard/source, ETA, services needed, fruit condition, and decision-owner contact. Capacity depends on the actual day, lot size, labor, tanks, press schedule, and storage needs.
What should I send if I do not have full chemistry yet?+
Send the latest field or lab numbers you have, plus notes on fruit condition and expected arrival temperature. A current range is better than waiting for perfect numbers when fruit is already moving.
Is this checklist only for emergencies?+
No. It is useful for any week-of-pick handoff, but it is especially valuable when harvest timing changes quickly or an overflow facility needs a clean triage packet.
Send receiving details
Need a harvest answer fast?
Choose “Fruit is being picked within 7 days” and include the pick ETA, varietals, tons, bins, chemistry, and services needed. If fruit is moving in the next 24 hours, submit the form and call.
Next crush: August 2027
Check Harvest Availability
Our next crush begins in August 2027. Tell us your volume, fruit status, production window, and services needed. Add the optional planning details if you know them; 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) 410-8388.