Riper

She was just the most beautiful creature that ever was seen – with a promise of still more glorious beauty in riper years. ❋ Unknown (1888)

Alcohol content has been rising steadily for years now -- consumer demand for "riper" wines gets most of the blame -- and it's something that many wine writers have complained about for some time. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's a Monastrell red grape, from Jumilla, where it's very hot, which means the grapes get riper, which means more sugar, which means more alcohol -- 15 percent. ❋ Tom Shroder (2010)

There are aspects to Ballard that made it riper for a more urban use than other neighborhoods that range from an older population that was moving on and selling up, to the type of construction that was left behind, to its proximity to downtown. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He writes, “the riper and riper styles of wine that have become popular in this country simply are not versatile with food, so restaurants look elsewhere.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

Long Island renditions tend to be riper, broader and usually have less of that crackling acidity that marks the best Finger Lakes wines. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But then, also, it was with a certain reverent curiousness that she approached the cabin, while the Hush on her cheek showed a yet riper mellowness. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Today, Malbec is one of the most important grape varieties in Argentina, where a number of winemakers have managed to derive a style that is richer and riper than those found in France. ❋ Will Lyons (2010)

There's no doubt keeping active and having things to look forward to will boost Mum and Dad's chances of living to a riper old age. ❋ Claire Fordham (2011)

Ken Fallin Mr. Lechleiter adds that "The challenge or the opportunity we have is that never before has the science and our knowledge base been riper for exploitation." ❋ Joseph Rago (2011)

This may be one reason so many Napa Cabernets are styled differently these days, made with riper fruit and more upfront appeal. ❋ Lettie Teague (2012)

Ramey Wine Cellars Winemaker David Ramey "Could I get higher scores by making riper, less acidic wines?" he says, as he sips a glass of his '08 Russian River Chardonnay at Spoonbar in Healdsburg, Calif. ❋ Jay McInerney (2011)

Surprisingly, the master of Condrieu favors a richer, more decadent—some would say New World—style, employing new oak barrels, which Ms. Clendenen normally eschews, and riper grapes. ❋ Jay McInerney (2011)

In many ways, there are two styles of Bordeaux now—the riper, fuller, more fruity wines seen in châteaux such as Pavie; Cos D'Estournel, which has reined back from the massively concentrated and opulent 2009 vintage; and, to a certain degree, Ducru-Beaucaillou, which has a silky and smooth character. ❋ Will Lyons (2011)

Bananas: The riper the better for taste, nutrition, and ease of mashing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Regular readers will know that I favor drinking wines with an alcohol level of 11%-13.5%, which sadly, due to modern viticultural practices that favor a fuller, riper style, are becoming harder to find. ❋ Will Lyons (2011)

Softer/riper pears may break down a bit during cooking, and can be difficult to remove from the liquid intact, even with a slotted spoon. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lil 500 dont [fuck wit] that [gurl] she a [riper].You might catch something you cant get rid of.Yaddadymean ❋ DFEEZY (2006)

That [sniper riper] just [killed] me! [Arg] that sniper riper! 7! ❋ No Such Thing (2009)

That little fucker Mark [Piper] just had anal sex with aunt [sussy] last night and now she has gotten a [riper asshole]. ❋ Mark Ripe (2009)

[Craigslist] post: is it a crime, if I am a [16 year old] virgin guy, to ask an experienced girl, age 20-25, to [decougar] me? Response : dear op, yes it is a crime; i am not even sure you have properly understood the concept of the riper the bush, the juicier the berry. ❋ Sexydimma (2014)

Craigslist post: is it a crime, if i am a 16 year old virgin guy, to ask an experienced girl, age 20-25, to [decougar] me? Response : dear op, yes it is a crime, you should not only look for cougars, i.e women IMHO ages 35-45, you should also learn, and lolz, [assimilate] the concept of 'the [riper] the bush, the juicier the berry'. ❋ Sexydimma (2013)

[Craigslist] post: is it a crime, if i am a [16 year old] virgin guy, to ask an experienced girl, age 20-25, to [decougar] me? Response : dear op, yes it is a crime; you only look for a cougar, i.e women ages 35-45. i am not even sure you have properly understood the concept of the riper the bush, the juicier the berry. ❋ Sexydimma (2014)