late harvest

noun

The grapes left on the vine for several weeks past peak ripeness; this extended time dehydrates the grapes, concentrating their sugars and acids, resulting in richer, sweeter wine (see dessert wine).

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Meanings

noun
  1. beveragesThe grapes left on the vine for several weeks past peak ripeness; this extended time dehydrates the grapes, concentrating their sugars and acids, resulting in richer, sweeter wine (see dessert wine).

Origin

late + harvest.

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