1.   The Flavia is a small tomato, which is left on the vine longer to develop a fuller flavour.

2.   Now, the most serious growers make their own wine, riskily leaving the grapes on the vines longer and severely lowering crop levels to produce more intense wines.

3.   Some winemakers urge growers to leave grapes like Cabernet on the vines longer to boost maturity and quality.

4.   The new tomato can now remain on the vine longer, develop a richer color and fuller taste and still hold up under long-distance shipping.