Before September harvest pressure
Need a custom crush answer before September?
If your 2027 fruit may move in September, use this pre-September screen to send the details that determine whether Temecula Custom Crush can support receiving, crush/destem, pressing, fermentation, storage, lab work, and bottling handoffs.
Fast-fit signals
Fruit has a real window
You have an August, September, or early October pick range — even if chemistry may move it.
Volume is directionally known
Estimated tons, gallons, or case target are enough to start a capacity conversation.
Scope is more than a phone idea
Receiving, crush/destem, pressing, fermentation, storage, lab work, bottling coordination, or private-label planning.
A decision-maker is available
Someone can approve timing, scope, and next steps quickly if the production path fits.
Why this week matters
The best pre-harvest requests remove uncertainty before the calendar turns.
Tanks become a sequencing problem
Once fruit starts arriving, the question is not just whether space exists — it is whether receiving, fermentation, pressing, and storage can line up.
Labor windows tighten
Projects that arrive with tons, varietals, fruit status, and service scope are easier to evaluate than vague last-minute requests.
Quote assumptions get rushed
Before September, there is still time to clarify inclusions, handoffs, aging expectations, and bottling coordination.
Route the request
Pick the path that matches urgency.
Capacity screens move faster when the request lands in the right lane. If fruit is already scheduled, treat it as urgent. If the date is still a range, submit the range now and update it as vineyard chemistry tightens.
FAQ
Pre-September custom crush questions.
What should I send before September?+
Send fruit status, estimated tons by varietal, likely pick window, service scope, storage needs, bottling or release timing, and how quickly you need a yes/no capacity answer.
Can I ask before I know exact tons?+
Yes. A range is better than waiting. Share the current estimate and what could move it, such as sampling results, crop load, contract status, weather, or vineyard scheduling.
Who is this page for?+
Temecula and Southern California growers, emerging wine brands, existing wineries with overflow, restaurants, hotels, hospitality groups, and private-label teams that need a production path before harvest pressure peaks.
Send the screen
Ask for a capacity answer before September.
Include fruit status, estimated tons, varietals, likely pick week, services needed, storage expectations, and the date you need an answer. If fruit may move within 72 hours, call after submitting.
(951) 410-8388Next 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.