vendage

[ven-dahzh]

vendage Definition

• 1. the grape harvest
• 2. the season of the grape harvest

Using vendage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vendage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The vendage in this region usually takes place in September.

• Example

  The vineyard workers were busy with the vendage.

• Example

  The wine produced from this year's vendage is exceptional.

vendage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vendage

• grape harvest
• grape-picking
• grape-gathering

Phrases with vendage

• vendage tardive

  late harvest, a wine made from grapes harvested later than usual

  Example

  This winery is known for its vendage tardive wines.

• vendage à la main

  hand-picked harvest

  Example

  The best wines are made from vendage à la main.

• vendage nocturne

  night harvest, a grape harvest that takes place at night

  Example

  The vendage nocturne is a common practice in hot regions to avoid the heat of the day.

Origins of vendage

from Old French 'vendange', from Latin 'vindemia', meaning 'grape-gathering'

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Summary: vendage in Brief

'Vendage' [ven-dahzh] refers to the grape harvest or the season of the grape harvest. It is commonly used in the wine industry and can be modified by phrases like 'vendage tardive' for late harvest wines or 'vendage à la main' for hand-picked harvests. 'Vendage nocturne' denotes a grape harvest that takes place at night.