Over the Grapevine

Wine Making at Home

There are many homes around the world where it is custom to walk down to the cellar and bring back a bottle of red wine to the dinner table. A glass of home made wine is a sign of hospitality which is appreciated both by family and friends. Wine making at home is a simple process. For some, it is a lucrative hobby. While wine can be made from fruit concentrates, it is wine made from fresh fruits, i.e., grapes, apple, plums or any fruit you choose, which makes it a delightful experience. The best fruit to choose would be the ...

Grape Trellis

One enjoyed factor about growing grapes is the fact that they can grow on a trellis and they do not require a tremendous amount of space to grow. This allows numerous individuals the joy of growing grapes right in their backyards if they want to, on a small amount of land as little as a couple hundred acres. You can figure that each vine will need a space to grow that is approximately an eight-foot by eight-foot. It does not matter if you choose a grape trellis that is decorative in its appearance or if it is one that is only ...

Pruning Grapes

Making wine using grapes that have been grown has been an enjoyed tradition for a very long time and all through the years of our history. With a large amount of dedication and hard work, numerous vineyards and backyard gardens alike have proved to be excellent places for planting, growing, pruning grapes, harvesting, fermenting, bottling and aging them. These vines will continuously need to be weeded, treated for pests, and pruned to ensure that you are able to benefit from a great harvest, which can ultimately take as long as three years for the production of the grapes that you ...