Thanks for the advice!
I followed your instructions and added 1/2 cup of raisins. I also, split the difference and went with 13.5% ABV. It's the second day and fermentation is going strong!
First timsewe posting, but I've really enjoyed the thread! I'm about to embark on a WL 11.5% Malbec tweak. Plan was to follow the kit with exceptions:
Add 1 Tablespoon wine tannins to primary
Make FPak with 16oz fresh blackberries add to primary
Reduce volume to achieve 14% ABV (Mrs. Loves the...