Super-wine might boost lifespan


	Super-wine might boost lifespan

wildcat

1-7-2008 5:40 AM

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1-7-2008 7:33 AM

debbyski

Would you drink wine made from genetically engineered grapes if it had extra benefits?

DUH!

1-7-2008 12:22 PM

mickfinn

Clipped it before I saw your clip. Sorry

1-7-2008 1:40 PM

wildcat

nothing to be sorry about mickfinn, it just shows that we have similar 'likes' and interests..

1-7-2008 2:10 PM

suzikoh

Red wine's my favourite anyway....it should go down well with my choice of food... Thanks for the clip...

1-7-2008 7:14 PM

mickfinn

nothing to be sorry about mickfinn, it just shows that we have similar 'likes' and interests

Cheers. At the moment I'm enjoying an unmodified bottle of Cal Zinfandel

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