Late harvest is a term used to describe wines made from grapes that are allowed to remain on the vine longer than usual, resulting in a higher sugar content. These wines are characterized by their intense sweetness and rich, complex flavors.
Late harvest wine is made from grapes picked later in the growing season. These grapes
are more mature and have more sugar, which makes the wine sweet. Late harvest wine is made in places with typically longer growing seasons and moderate weather, such as Germany, France, California, and Washington State.
Late harvest wines can be very sweet and have a high level of sugars compared to other wines. They also maintain good acid levels, which helps late harvest wines maintain balance. People might drink late harvest wine with desserts or soft cheese.
Often, late harvest wines have unexpected complexity, with various tastes of fruit, honey, flowers, and spices.
Noble rot, a special type of fungus, can also affect the grapes and make the wine taste special. This fungus that affects the grapes can also add a nutty, caramel flavor.
The grapes for late harvest wine are mostly picked by hand and the wine is made slowly and at a low temperature to keep its flavors and aroma. This makes late harvest wine a unique and frequently prized wine.
“Wine is a living liquid containing no preservatives. Its life cycle comprises youth, maturity, old age, and death. When not treated with reasonable respect it will deteriorate and die.” – Julius Caeser
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