late harvest
The grapes left on the vine for several weeks past peak ripenessThe 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).
Meaning
1 sensesThe 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.late + harvest.
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Forms
plural: late harvests| Singular | late harvest |
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Word family
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