late harvest

Questions

What does late harvest mean?

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).

Where does late harvest come from?

late + harvest.

How to pronounce late harvest

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