Wine

Mick O’Connell on wine: The grape debate on machine versus hand harvesting

Contrary to popular belief, you can get a fine quality wine from machine-harvested grapes, but it does very much depend on the variety and particular situation

Machine harvesting is a quick, efficient and cost-effective way to harvest grapes and can be particularly beneficial for certain kinds of wines; but the nuanced choosing and handling processes of hand harvesting is irreplaceable for other wine varieties