1) Aged 2) Aged on a tree 3) Approached peak flavor 4) Became edible 5) Became ready to pick 6) Brought to perfection 7) Came along nicely 8) Came to maturity 9) Changed from green to red 10) Got edible 11) Got juicier 12) Got red 13) Got sweeter 14) Improved through aging 15) Mature 16) No longer green 1) Aged 2) Mature 3) Old 4) Ripe 
• (imp. & p. p.) of Ripen
Describes a cheese whose body has softened throughout and whose flavour has developed distinctive qualities.