I've been making the mead with great success ,but , last year I tried to make Prickley Pear Wine . My only mistake was that I didn't pasturize the juice B4 I started it and after all my work the juice in the carboy smelled like the inside of a septic tank ( O Well) won't do that again Here in AZ. The Monsoons have started and that should make the Prickley Pears big and Juicy ; next week will be a good time to start harvesting them ,ne good thing is they are FREE. I usualy make about 6 Gals. every year . Need any recipes if you can get Prickley Pears let me know and I can help you. Jerry T.