Category Archives: Grape Wines

Trying out some Kits until Berry picking time.

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Shelly Belly Wine's

I’m going to try three new kits and repeat one I’ve done before. The repeat will be the Orchard Breezin’ Green Apple Delight. The first one of these I did was a big hit. The only problem was it got … Continue reading →

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White Merlot Juice Bucket

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Shelly Belly Wine's

I was over to my LHBS tonight and they had leftover juice buckets from this years California Juice order. I picked up a bucket of White Merlot juice and now I’m wondering which of my steamed fruit juices would blend … Continue reading →

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Started my second wine kit…

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Shelly Belly Wine's

Decided to give the Green Apple Gewurztraminer, Orchard Breezin Mist kit by RJ Spagnols a try. I’ve heard this kit is very good so figured why not. It gave me a reason to buy a 6 gallon carboy, my first. … Continue reading →

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Riesling Bucket is here…

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Shelly Belly Wine's

Went and picked up my Riesling Juice Bucket tonight. I split the 6 gallons into 3 1/2 and 2 1/2 primaries and then added a gallon of steamed blueberry juice to the 2 1/2 gallon one. Oh boy did that … Continue reading →

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Riesling Juice Bucket

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Shelly Belly Wine's

Ordered my Chilean Juice Bucket, went with a Riesling. It will be in the weekend after Easter. I’m thinking of splitting it into two 3 gallon batches. One I will make a sweet Riesling. The other I’m still up in … Continue reading →

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Keeping an Eye on Concord Grapes!

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Shelly Belly Wine's

I’ve been keeping an eye on my Concord Grapes. It looks like they should be ready in a few weeks. I’m trying to decide if I should use my steam juicer or get out the apple press and use it. … Continue reading →

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Island Mist Pomegranate Zinfandel

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Shelly Belly Wine's

My Island Mist Pomegranate Zinfandel kit was a hit at our Easter Party yesterday. When I made this kit I split it into two 3 gallon batches. The 1st part I followed kit directions and on the second I upped … Continue reading →

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