Prickly Pear Wine?!

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Prickly Pear Wine?!

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http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/prickly.asp

I don't know how this would be... anyone ever tried to make it before?
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Interesting - maybe taste something like a port?
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Oh great, yet another reason for someone to raid my garden :lol:
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Just warn your plants Bill, if any of you stick me you will be wine! :lol:
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lordarutha wrote:Just warn your plants Bill, if any of you stick me you will be wine! :lol:
If he gets stuck, they'll probably both "wine". :roll:
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:roll: :lol:

I've been stuck so many times that I'm past the "wining" stage :lol: Although on occasions I've noticed spots of red burgandy on my hands :wink:
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perhaps the wine might be a bit sharp tasting?
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I don't know - I think we need to commission someone to make it for us and distribute it for us all to try! :wink:
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daiv wrote:I don't know - I think we need to commission someone to make it for us and distribute it for us all to try! :wink:
Now that idea I like, eat, drink and sleep cacti, HEAVEN. :D
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Post by Loph »

with this, Australia could be drunk until the end of time!
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I guess it might give new meaning to Cactiholic?
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