Pridham Viticulture provides reliable machine and hand grape harvesting services across McLaren Vale, the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, supported by experienced crews, specialised equipment and practical harvest logistics.
Whether you require a complete harvest solution or additional support alongside your existing team, we can tailor our service to suit your vineyard, fruit and winery requirements.
Machine HarvestingEfficient mechanical harvesting using our Gregoire GT3 selective grape harvester with onboard sorting technology to help deliver cleaner fruit and reduce material other than grapes. Best for: Commercial vineyard blocks, larger harvest programs, time-sensitive picking and growers looking to reduce reliance on manual labour. |
Hand HarvestingSupervised hand-picking crews for vineyards and fruit requiring a more selective approach, with associated picking equipment and crew support supplied on site. Best for: Premium fruit, first-year vines, older vineyards, bush vines, small parcels and high-value varieties. |
To enquire about availability for the coming vintage, please complete our:
Our harvesting service can be supported by a broader range of vineyard operations before, during and after vintage.
Complete Harvest CoordinationPlanning and coordination of harvesting, labour, transport and winery requirements to help keep vintage operations running smoothly from vineyard through to delivery. Best for: Growers wanting an end-to-end harvest solution or additional operational support during vintage. |
Selective Bunch SortingSelective sorting of harvested fruit to remove unsuitable bunches or material before grapes progress further through the harvest process. Best for: Premium parcels, variable crops and vineyards requiring additional fruit selection at harvest. |
Vineyard Pick-Up & TransportTractor and trailer support for moving bins and harvested fruit efficiently from vineyard blocks to collection or loading points. Best for: Vineyards requiring additional transport capacity or support moving fruit during harvest. |
Direct Transport to WineryCoordinated transport of harvested fruit from the vineyard to the nominated winery or processing facility to support efficient delivery and turnaround. Best for: Growers without dedicated freight arrangements or those wanting harvest and transport coordinated together. |
Crop Maturity MonitoringRegular vineyard inspections, fruit sampling and maturity monitoring to support informed decisions around harvest timing. Best for: Growers managing multiple blocks, changing maturity rates or closely coordinated winery intake schedules. |
Targeted Crop ThinningSelective removal of fruit where required to adjust crop load, improve balance and support vineyard or fruit quality objectives. Best for: Blocks carrying excessive crop loads or requiring targeted yield adjustment before harvest. |
Winery & Winemaker LiaisonDirect coordination with wineries and winemakers to align vineyard readiness, picking schedules, transport and fruit delivery requirements. Best for: Growers wanting fewer parties to coordinate or assistance managing harvest communication. |
Bird Netting ManagementApplication and removal of vineyard bird netting to help protect ripening crops while coordinating timing around harvest requirements. Best for: Vineyards requiring seasonal bird protection and timely net removal ahead of picking. |
Differential HarvestingTargeted harvesting of vineyard zones based on current NDVI mapping, allowing selected areas of a block to be harvested separately where required. Best for: Vineyards with current NDVI mapping, variable blocks or fruit destined for different quality or production streams. |
Pridham Viticulture maintains appropriate systems and supervision across our harvesting operations, including:
We provide both machine and hand-harvesting services across McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and the Fleurieu region.
| Gregoire GT3 – Onboard Sorting | $525.00*/hr |
| Transport, setup, wash down | $380.00/per job |
| Bin Trailer pick up (only 1 required) | $135.00/hr |
| Tractor driver only (day rate) | $65.00/hr |
| Forklift per work shift | $490.00 (plus transport) |
Vineyard blocks under 2Ha may attract additional charges due to the higher transport costs associated with smaller jobs. Pricing can be confirmed prior to harvest.
*If fuel prices exceed $1.70/L, an additional 2% fuel levy will be applied*
Travel outside the McLaren Vale region for the harvester, associated equipment and support vehicle is charged at $185.00/hr travel time.
All rates are subject to 10% GST.
| Supervisors & experienced bucket crew | $50.00/hr |
| Hand pickers (Based on minimum federal wage) | $45.00/hr |
| Tractor & trailer hire (per day) | $400.00/day |
| Tractor driver | $65.00/hr |
Notes
For hand harvesting Pridham Viticulture supplies buckets, snips, toilet, water, first-aid, and all associated picking equipment.
Winery transport and forklift requirements can be quoted seprately depending on the individual job.
Weekend and public holiday penalty rates may apply in accordance with the relevant industrial award. Please enquire for current pricing when booking.
All rates are subject to 10% GST.
To enquire about availability for hand harvesting, please complete our:
Harvest timing can change quickly, particularly as fruit approaches maturity. Early planning allows us to understand your vineyard access, row configuration, winery requirements and preferred harvest window before vintage gets underway.
Contact Pridham Viticulture to discuss machine harvesting, hand picking or complete harvest coordination for your vineyard.