From a distance, these plums look like the perfect late-summer treat. Deep purple, plump, and hanging heavy on the branches — the kind of fruit you’d expect to be dripping with sweetness. But don’t be fooled by appearances.

Because if a Vincent says they’re sour… you can take that straight to the bank. And these plums? They’ll make your mouth pucker before you even get the stone out.

It’s almost comical — you bite in expecting a burst of sugary juice, only to be met with a sharp tang that could curl your toes. Around here, “Vincent-approved sour” is a whole different level. Sweetness will come later, but for now, these plums are better off admired than eaten.

Still, that’s part of the charm. The anticipation builds as they slowly ripen, turning from “sour as sin” to that perfect juicy sweetness we all wait for. Until then, we laugh, shake our heads, and tell the story: they looked ready, but boy, they weren’t!