Question about ripening wild pears

[Gordonmull]

We picked a lot of wild pears today that I'm thinking of making wine out of. I had a vague notion that pears should be picked before they are ripe. I've had a gander round on google but  there seems to be a lot of contradiction on how to ripen. Some say just leave them in a bag with apples, others that they need to be chilled for three weeks. Some just leave them out at room temperature. Others say depends on variety. They are very small, made me think of a crab pear, like a crab apple.

Does anyone know what on earth I do next with them? Out to the shed to join the potatoes or into the fridge for however long? (Please don't let it be the fridge - there is a carrier bag full! )

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[Gordonmull]