Harvesting 2 acres of Viognier grapes begins at 5:30 a.m. at the Community College Vineyard; everyone welcome, no experience needed
Some of the grapes are ready for harvest on the Yavapai Community College Campus vineyard in Clarkdale–about two acres will be picked. The Community College is located at 601 W Black Hills Dr, Clarkdale, AZ 86324. Volunteers will begin harvesting these grapes this Saturday, August 3 around 5:30 a.m. Any help will be appreciated.
Volunteers should bring a hat, gloves, pruners (the College has some if you don’t). You will be helping the College’s Southwest Winery in making hand crafted wine and the experience will be enjoyable.
Volunteers should go to the Upper Vineyard, which is located at the “end” of Black Hills Drive. Volunteers should drive past the two Community College entrances and follow Black Hills Drive up to the Upper Vineyards (about 2 acres of Viognier are ready). The remaining acreage will be harvested as grapes become ripe over the next month and a half. You will see two large water tanks and a shed. Please park in this area and a member of staff will be there rounding up volunteers to help with harvest.