The tipping point for many Willamette Valley growers came in 2013 when wine grapes remained on the vine because there were simply too few people in the labor pool to pick fruit. Labor shortages have ...

With more vineyards starting up, it is becoming harder to attract enough pickers Most of Tasmania's wine grapes are still picked by hand but mechanical harvesters are becoming more popular About 95 ...

LODI, Calif. (AP) — Roaring up and down the rows of ripe pinot grigio grapes, the mechanical picker is a model of efficiency on a bright harvest day. Slim rods grip the vines and shake vigorously, ...

CHABLIS, FRANCE — Any work day that includes a wine-tasting session at a fine French vineyard and winery is a good day away from the office. Such was Monday. CNH Industrial is leading a group that ...

As the grape harvesting season continues, trucks are delivering grapes to wineries — but the loads carry more than just grapes, which is why infield grape sorters are growing in popularity. Up to 7 ...

NAPA — Napa Valley vintners had already started buzzing about a promising 2007 vintage when Aug. 27 dawned and pandemonium broke loose. Temperatures soared above 95 degrees and stayed there for 10 ...