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veraison
[vay-ray-ZON]

The point in the growing season when ripening grapes begin to soften and change color from green to either red or yellow, depending on the VARIETY. In the northern hemisphere, veraison typically occurs anywhere from late June to mid August, depending on the climate. See also VITICULTURE.
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