Wine style determined by grape harvest

Grape harvests are in full swing throughout most of the wine-growing regions in the northern hemisphere. Physiological ripeness of a grape is a big player in the aroma, flavour, colour, structure, alcohol level, aging capacity, and overall balance and style of a wine. Harvest is a crucial stage and it can be a nail-biter for the vineyard manager and winemaker.
Grapes start out as tiny, firm, bright green beads that will begin ripening while increasing in size and gaining thicker skins. The red a