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