HARVEST

Harvest

The harvesting of wine grapes is one of the most crucial steps in the process of winemaking. The time of harvest is determined primarily by the ripeness of the grape as measured by sugar, acid and tannin levels with winemakers basing their decision to pick based on the style of wine they wish to produce. The weather can also shape the timetable of harvesting with the threat of heat, rain, hail, and frost which can damage the grapes and bring about various vine diseases. In addition to determining the time of the harvest, winemakers and vineyard owners must also determine whether to utilize hand pickers or mechanical harvesters. The harvest season typically falls ...

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harvest

Noun

  1. The third season of the year; autumn; fall.
  2. The season of gathering ripened crops; specifically, the time of reaping and gathering grain.
  3. The process of harvesting, gathering the ripened crop.
  4. The yield of harvesting, i.e. the gathered crops or fruits.
    This year's cotton harvest was great but the corn harvest was disastrous.
  5. The product or result of any exertion or labor; gain; reward.
  6. A modern pagan ceremony held on or around the autumn equinox, which is in the harvesting season.

Verb

  1. To bring in a harvest; reap; glean.
  2. To be occupied bringing in a harvest
    ''Harvesting is a stressing, thirsty occupation
  3. To win, achieve a gain.
    ''The rising star harvested well-deserved acclaim, even an Oscar under 21


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