I’ve heard that once tomatoes are partially ripened, their flavor doesn’t change any if they are picked and allowed to countertop ripen.
Some gardeners suggest harvesting them are that blush stage to avoid either critters getting them when they’re fully ripe or splitting.
The vine ripened ones are likely hothouse grown in protected, controlled environments.
“I’ve heard that once tomatoes are partially ripened, their flavor doesn’t change any if they are picked and allowed to countertop ripen.”
Pete ripens all of his tomatoes off the vine. Not sure why? He posted about it earlier in the thread, with pictures.