maturing steps![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The harvest occurs about 100 days after flowering, after the grape has gone through four successive maturing steps.
ripeness ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Last step in the maturing process, when the grapes are ripe and ready to be picked.
ripening ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Third step in the maturing process, when the grapes darken and become translucent.
fruition ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Second step in the maturing process, when the grape berries are formed.
flowering ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
First step in the maturing process, when flowers appear.