Saying a wine is ripe indicates a high alcohol content and/or jam, raisin, or prune flavors which come from very ripe grapes. It can also be applied to wines whose flavors have reached their optimum levels wherein a proper balance has been achieved.
Saying a wine is ripe indicates a high alcohol content and/or jam, raisin, or prune flavors which come from very ripe grapes. It can also be applied to wines whose flavors have reached their optimum levels wherein a proper balance has been achieved.