When to harvest grapes?

When to Harvest Grapes. If you have a large crop of grapes that you’re growing for wine making purposes – you’ll want to get a little bit technical and actually measure the sugar content (BRIX) of your grapes using a refractometer or hygrometer (available at brewmaster stores). read more

When to Harvest Grapes The precise time for picking grapes is dependent on the location, length of growing season, variety of grape, crop load and the intended use of the grape. Heavy crop loads take longer to mature. read more

Grapes are ripe and ready to harvest when they are rich in color, juicy, full-flavored, easily crushed but not shriveled, and plump. They should be tightly attached to the stems. Sample different grapes from different clusters, and the taste should be between sweet and tart. read more

The harvesting of wine grapes is one of the most crucial steps in the process of wine-making. 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. read more