Harvest

The picking of grapes for winemaking.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Harvest timing is one of the most important decisions in wine style because sugar, acidity, tannin, aroma, and flavor maturity change as grapes ripen.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Harvest can be manual or mechanical depending on region, site, grape, and producer goals.</p>