Every September the same ad goes up. Every year fewer people answer. We talk about what harvest looks like when the romantic version cannot carry a 12,000-case winery.
Guests: two Michigan winemakers and a vineyard manager.
Sunday, November 8, 2026·Vol. I, No. 8
Independent drinks journalism · Since 2026
Beer · Wine · Spirits · Coffee
41 min · The seasonal labor model is breaking. Three winemakers on pooling crews, raising pay, and picking in three passes.
Every September the same ad goes up. Every year fewer people answer. We talk about what harvest looks like when the romantic version cannot carry a 12,000-case winery.
Guests: two Michigan winemakers and a vineyard manager.