I made a batch from some leftover 'snips the other year. Just parsnips, sugar and yeast. It looked really pale and insipid, very uninspiring, and I almost poured it away. But I just shoved it to the back and left it to mature in the demi john. Kinda forgot about it and needed the demi john so thought I'd bottle it up. Wow, glad I did, best white country wine I've ever made.