When to Pick Grapes?

[MissCroft]

Any experts out there? I have grapes in my backyard - one side green grapes, the other purple. I'm a bit clueless. Last year, I think I picked them too soon as they were pretty tart. I wasn't planning on making wine with them since I don't know how and not sure if I really have enough.

Any advice?

 

[basketcase]

You can play with my grapes but if you try to pick them I'll do more than whine.

 

[RayFinkel]

Don't pick'em in the winter, you might get raisin bag.

 

[babyfinsta]

You can play with my grapes but if you try to pick them I'll do more than whine.

are u sure u dont mean dingleberries?

 

[Never Compromised]

Any experts out there? I have grapes in my backyard - one side green grapes, the other purple. I'm a bit clueless. Last year, I think I picked them too soon as they were pretty tart. I wasn't planning on making wine with them since I don't know how and not sure if I really have enough.

Any advice?

I volunteer to be your official taster.

 

[Questor]

Speaking as someone who doesn't really know much about grapes, shouldn't you first determine what kind of grape you have? Some grapes are good for wine, some are good for eating. If they are for wine, you may wait forever until they taste good. Or conversely, if they are for eating and you try to make wine out of them, you probably won't be very pleased with the results. All things considered, and until you determine which variety you have, alienencounter's advise seems good: pick and couple and taste them. Too tart? Wait a few more days.