Definitions for "Overripe"
Often an undesirable characteristic; grapes left too long on the vine become too ripe, lose their acidity, and produce wines that are heavy and unbalanced, however a necessary precondition for certain types of Californian Zinfandel, where grapes are required to gain a raisiny character with higher sugar content.
An undesirable characteristic; grapes left too long on the vine become too ripe, lose their acidity, and produce wines that are heavy and balance. This can happen frequently in the hot viticultural areas of the Rhône Valley if the growers harvest too late.
Keywords:  faggot, old
old faggot.
Keywords:  matured, excess
Matured to excess.