Vendange Tardive refers to which style of wine?

• A. Early harvest wines
• B. Late harvest wines
• C. Sparkling wines
• D. Dry wines

Answer: (B)

Vendange Tardive translates to late harvest, referring to wines made from grapes picked later in the season when sugars and flavors are more concentrated. This extra ripeness gives the wine more body and intensity, and it often results in a sweeter style, though some producers make drier examples as well. The term is a hallmark of Alsace, used for varieties like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, and it’s distinct from botrytized wines labeled Selections de Grains Nobles. It is not about sparkling wine, nor about wines made from an early harvest, making late harvest the correct concept here.